Nazarene Communications Network News Global News Summary - Volume 1424 for Friday, 13 June 2014
Missing Maryland pastor found dead
Gaithersburg, Maryland
Roy Flowers, an associate pastor at the Damascus, Maryland, Church of the Nazarene, was found dead in his car on June 9 after going missing two days earlier.
Flowers, 56, was last seen around noon by his family on June 7, when he left his home to go to the store. According to WNEW, police and family were concerned for his emotional and physical well-being at the time of his disappearance.
He was later found in his car in the parking lot of an area park. No foul play is suspected.
Flowers helped found the Damascus church in 2003. He was officially ordained in 2011 on the Mid-Atlantic District and served in various churches for more than 30 years.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Flowers, among others. 
Prayer is requested for the Flowers and Damascus church families.
A funeral service was scheduled for noon on Friday at the Gaithersburg Church of the Nazarene. 
More information will be posted as it becomes available. 
Romania Nazarene receives U.S. State Department hero distinction
Bucharest, Romania
Monica Boseff, a Nazarene who founded and leads Romania's only emergency shelter for sex trafficking victims, was honored with the U.S. Department of State's Trafficking in Persons Hero distinction on 21 May. The annual award recognizes 10 people worldwide who are committed to the fight against human trafficking.
The honor was presented to Boseff by Jill Biden, wife of U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, at the Romanian-American Foundation in a short ceremony. Boseff will travel to Washington, D.C., to officially receive the Hero distinction in mid-June when the U.S. Department of State releases its annual report on global human trafficking.
Boseff told the media present that the distinction represented not just her own efforts, but also the work of The Open Door Foundation residents and the staff who are dedicated to supporting them.
"Not for a split second have we done anything for any kind of award or recognition," she said. "We're giving our best. That's everything we learned from Christ."
Prior to the ceremony, Jill Biden and her team held a 40-minute meeting with the shelter's staff and the seven current female residents in a private location. The guests listened to the women's stories before presenting the residents with personalized gifts, including signed notebooks and silver angel necklaces.
"It was just an exceptional time, very emotional," Boseff said. "I wanted [Mrs. Biden and her team] to know it's [the survivors] you need to focus on; they're the real heroes."
Boseff said Biden was gentle with the women at the shelter.
"Our girls were thrilled; they felt like princesses," Boseff said.
When the U.S. Department of State flies Boseff to the U.S. for two weeks in June, they will also send her to Cincinnati, Ohio, and Los Angeles, California, to meet with government officials, journalists, and directors and representatives of other similar shelters. The complete schedule is not yet available.
The Open Door Foundation began operations in 2013 and has supported 25 survivors. The majority of employees are Nazarene young people who attend the Bucharest Blessings Church of the Nazarene, where Boseff is the pastor's wife. Today, they fill the roles of psychologist, administrator, and security personnel. Some of the survivors from the shelter have been integrated into the life of the church, participating in youth activities or singing in the worship team.
"When thinking about human trafficking, the easy thing is to stay overwhelmed by the magnitude of the issue and by how awful it is, and think that the church cannot make much of a difference," said Jay Sunberg, field strategy coordinator for the Central Europe Field, of which Romania is a part. "This is not an option for Monica and the Bucharest Nazarenes. They get involved and begin to make a difference in the lives of dozens of people. It is amazing to see how the Bucharest Blessing church has embraced these people and to see how lives are being changed. What Monica and her staff face on a daily basis is not easy and we need to support them in much prayer."--Church of the Nazarene Eurasia Region
El Salvador Central District, Mesoamerica Region
The El Salvador Central District held the Followers conference from May 16 to 18. More than 500 leaders, youth, and parents listened to special topics designed for each group. 
Jeffrey de Leon, executive director of International Youth Leadership, was the guest speaker. He has more than 25 years experience in youth and family issues.
The event began on Friday with an exclusive conference for pastors and youth leaders. de Leon talked about poor leadership and the balance between grace and divine truth.
The conference continued on Saturday with sessions for the young people. Music led by Nazarene worship ministers preceded two workshops. One workshop, titled "How to be a Jesus follower in postmodern times," featured a Q-and-A session called "Live to the Point." The youth had an opportunity to ask questions anonymously and could resolve doubts about sex, pornography, and other topics.
Sunday's activities focused on the parents. de Leon's session was titled "We are parents and who can help us now?" 
Andrea Villanueva, a member of the organizational team, said it was important to spend time with the parents since families are the base of society and the place where young people learn about the most important values of life.
The 13-member Central District Nazarene Youth International Council organized the event, planning for six months and praying for six years in anticipation.--Church of the Nazarene Mesoamerica Region
P & B USA launches compensation calculator
Lenexa, Kansas
A thoughtfully prepared ministerial compensation package is important to the church and its pastor. Besides providing a clear understanding of compensation expectations for both the congregation and the minister, a properly prepared compensation package can provide valuable tax savings for the pastor.
On June 1, Pensions and Benefits USA launched a compensation calculator to assist in development of the annual compensation package. The results of these calculations may be used in a church's annual budget process and to satisfy the Church of the Nazarene's annual salary review requirement. It also provides comparative information to see how a minister's compensation package compares with that of others.
Ministers and congregations can find a variety of resources to answer questions about ministerial taxation, compensation, and much more at pbusa.org.--Pensions and Benefits USA
Q & A Generational Shift by Keith Schwanz
Q. My son graduated from a Nazarene university. When he moved to take his first job, he attended the local Nazarene church for a few weeks, but he didn't stay. He said he didn't connect with the pastor or the people. Is this because of a generational shift of some sort?
A. A few years ago I asked my daughter's "life group" to respond to one question: "Why are you in the church when many of your peers are not?" The answers usually included something about strong relationships within the congregation.
Since that conversation, I've noticed that "belonging" is of primary importance to other young adults, too. If they don't find gracious relationships in the church, they'll move on. As I've reflected on this reality, I see a couple of things that say to them, "You are welcome here."
I find that young adults have little patience for "Sunday School answers" (their term). They won't stick around if they can't talk about the complexity of life and faith in meaningful ways. This is especially true for those who have honed critical thinking skills through higher education.
We need clergy intellectually prepared to effectively engage people who are not satisfied with easy answers. We need robust discipleship ministries that help lay persons think theologically.
Peter wrote to Christians in a chaotic time and urged them to, "Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have" (1 Peter 3:15). In our own unsettled times, we must respond well to vital questions.
Another issue for young adults is their determined intent to make a difference in this world. My son-in-law had a conversation with a friend during which they pledged to pray for each other. They sought to discern how they might engage in something more meaningful than just getting established in careers that paid well. God answered their prayers. They have since made trips to Africa in an ongoing ministry with orphans.
As I consider the young adults I know, I see that they intuitively recognize the truth of James' claim: "Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world" (James 1:27). Young adults want their imaginations stimulated so that the embodiment of the gospel aligns with its proclamation.
Is there a shift in process? Yes, and it is good. We would do well to follow the example of faithful young adults (1 Timothy 4:12) and nurture congregations where clear thinking and compassionate action flourish as an expression of a vibrant faith.
Keith Schwanz is a writer and publisher from Overland Park, Kansas, who has served as a pastor, church musician, and seminary educator.
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GMC Flags of the Nations: Togo
Global Ministry Center
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: Togo
The Church of the Nazarene officially entered Togo in 1998.
Togo had a population of 7,154,237 in 2013. That same year, Togo reported 120 Churches of the Nazarene, 66 of which had been officially organized. Togo has 3,708 total members.
Togo is part of the Africa Region. It has two Pioneer areas.
For more information about the Africa Region, visit africanazarene.org.
Previous flags featured:
Argentina
Aruba
Belize
Benin
Bolivia
Brazil
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Chile
Colombia
Côte d'Ivoire
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Equatorial Guinea
Ethiopia
France
Gabon
Guatemala
Germany
Ghana
Guam
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Conakry
Guyana
Haiti
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Liberia
Madagascar
Mali
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Paraguay
Peru
Senegal
Sierra Leone
South Africa
South Sudan
Suriname
Swaziland
Togo
United Kingdom
Uruguay
Venezuela
Additional World Areas
NOTE: Some countries cannot be represented in this project in order to maintain security of those working there.
* = 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.
Asia-Pacific 
Prayer requested for missionary doctor
Kudjip, Papua New Guinea
Prayer is requested for Dr. Jim Radcliffe, chief surgeon at Kudjip Nazarene Hospital, after he experienced recent heart issues likely caused by a previous heart attack.
Radcliffe is improving on medication and will travel to the U.S. next week for further evaluation. He will travel with a Bible quiz team from Papua New Guinea.
Jim and his wife, Kathy, have served in Papua New Guinea since 1985. The Radcliffes have six children between the ages of 33 and 15.
Eurasia 
Leaders train on Western Mediterranean Field
Bombarral, Portugal
Fifteen representatives from the four districts of the Western Mediterranean Field met 22 to 25 May for a Train the Trainer meeting in which they brainstormed about common challenges and possible solutions in the areas of church planting, discipleship, and evangelism.
The meeting, which was a follow-up to a similar training in 2013, was designed to help resource and equip specialists who would return to their districts to train and resource others in these three areas, said Kyle Himmelwright, field strategy coordinator.
"There simply are not enough of us to be a support to as many local churches as we have on the field," Himmelwright said. "We realized that for practical reasons — and for just sound missiological reasons — that we needed to invest in local leaders who already have giftedness, experience, and contextual awareness in the areas of evangelism, discipleship, and church planting."
The participants were chosen by their district leaders to join the training. The meeting was facilitated by each district's superintendent, but the training was in a roundtable format, with guided conversation that allowed the peers to explore the challenges and realities in each district that come with loving people to faith, discipling them into Christlikeness, and gathering them into faith communities.
"It's great to see this cross-pollination of leadership-sharing where Italian pastors shared their challenges and ideas with French pastors who did the same with Spanish pastors who did the same with Portuguese pastors," Himmelwright said.
As the training came to a close, participants were organized into district teams and charged with passing on their new perspectives and ideas to others in their districts. 
The participants heartily embraced this.
"It would be selfish to take all of this back and just use it for me and my church," said Fred Marius, a pastor in Paris, France, to Brian Ketchum, the facilitator from France. "We have to make it so everyone can benefit from our time together."
In a discipleship training session, Jayme Himmelwright presented ideas for parents to disciple their own children at home. Daniel Terriat, from the France District, said, "If we can get the families in our churches to see how important this is, a lot would be taken care of before they even get to church."--Church of the Nazarene Eurasia Region
NTC-Manchester receives approval for new postgraduate awards
Didsbury, South Manchester, England
Nazarene Theological College-Manchester launched two new postgraduate awards, both validated by The University of Manchester, and both available at master's, postgraduate diploma, and postgraduate certificate levels. 
The award in compassionate ministry and humanitarian/development practices is designed for both those who work in areas of compassionate ministry or development, and also for those who want to think more deeply about the Church's call to engage in practical areas of social justice. Shaped and tempered by professionals and field practitioners, the college hopes this course will offer a key place for practical engagement and theological reflection on the implication and implementation of what John Wesley called "social holiness."
"Nazarene Compassionate Ministries is happy to endorse this cutting-edge program that places contemporary Christianity in relevancy to today's world while still being deeply rooted in a Wesleyan tradition," said Larry Bollinger, Nazarene Compassionate Ministries CEO. "If your relationship with Christ compels you towards bringing God's grace to those in the margins in word and deed (and it should!), then equip yourself for effective ministry at NTC."
The award in Christian engagement with Islam is an initiative of the college's Centre for the Study of Christianity and Islam. It is designed to offer a resource for this who meet with Muslims in their life, work, or ministry, as well as those interested in reflecting on the Church's response to other world religions. Its two core units (Christian Engagement with Islam and Studies in Christian-Muslim Apologetics) offer an understanding of this increasingly significant subject. The college is pleased to be able to offer significant bursary support for international students who wish to pursue the degree.
"The approval of this award is a significant landmark; we're excited about this opportunity to serve the Church in this key area," said Phil Rawlings, director of the centre.
The awards' design allows them to be entered at postgraduate certificate level, as starting point designed to serve as continuing professional development for those involved in mission and ministry. Those who wish to do so can then continue to complete the postgraduate diploma (with two further units) and the Master of Arts (with the completion of a master's dissertation), allowing a staged engagement that enables students to choose their own end point. 
The awards are particularly suited to part-time distance study and, like the college's other postgraduate awards, are open to candidates from across the globe. 
For further information about these awards, visit the NTC-Manchester website or contact the Admission office.--NTC-Manchester
South America 
Esperidion Julca remembered
Esperidion Julca, 103, went home with his Lord on 11 June. He was a pastor, educator, and district superintendent in Peru.
Born on 14 December 1910 in the countryside of Pan de Azúcar, Peru, he received the gospel at age 13 and devoted his life to Christ through the Church of the Nazarene.
In 1933, he married missionary Rachel Snow, who was his greatest inspiration. Together they had two children, Elgyn and Jim, who live in the U.S. with their families.
Julca served as pastor in Reque, Eten, Chota, Monsefú, and Chiclayo. He was a professor at Nazarene Theological Seminary-Peru, president of the Youth Society, district treasurer, member of the District Advisory Board, and the first national superintendent of Peru, serving in that position for eight years. During his administration, the church extended to the three regions of Peru and Lima. He was also the director of Nazarene Theological Seminary-Peru.
After his retirement, he continued to support his church in Chiclayo as a local preacher and Sunday School teacher. Each day after waking, he would read and study the Bible and pray for all Nazarenes in the country and the world.
Julca was a man of character, courageous and God-fearing. He had a significant impact on Peruvian Nazarenes and all who knew him. His legacy reflects an exemplary man with the DNA of holiness that all Nazarenes carry and the inspiring challenge for the next generations to continue sharing the gospel to the ends of the earth.--Church of the Nazarene South America Region
USA/Canada 
Vibrant renewal revives Kansas church
Chanute, Kansas
Chanute Church of the Nazarene has experienced many highs and lows in the last 100 years. 
In December, the church went through a time of transition when its pastor left and the church was without a leader for a brief period of time. The next month, the church's 60 members began praying every Tuesday night. Just two months later, new senior pastor Kevin McDonald began his duties. 
"The congregation was on fire," McDonald said. "The church was definitely ready to move forward and follow God's leading." 
On his third Sunday, a new church vision was cast. 
"We just felt like God was calling us to focus on the future and we believe that God had given us fresh vision," McDonald said. 
Since the vision was cast, numerous people received Christ and the church hosted multiple baptisms and dedications. Church attendance increased by about 70 and around 20 new Nazarenes were added into church membership. The church also started a new capital campaign, added a new administrative assistant and worship/youth pastor, and began new small groups. In June, the congregation will plant a new Hispanic church.
"For us, our leadership got ahold of the book Shift: How Nine Churches Experienced Vibrant Renewal," McDonald said. "Once we got this book in our hands, we just put everything in the book into practice. It was almost like God gave used this book as tool to bring renewal to the church. God heard the prayers of His people during the season of prayer and then He equipped the church with this incredible Shift resource." 
The church is still growing and shows no signs of slowing down.
"I have never seen a movement of God like this in my life," McDonald said. 
Karen Almond, a 20-plus year member, also noticed change in the church.
"I sense renewal taking place," she said.
Jennifer Barnett, a new member, attended a recent ham giveaway the church coordinated.
"I thought I was coming for a free ham but soon realized I came for so much more," she said. 
Since the event, Jennifer joined the church.  
Kevin Deware, who was living out of his car in December, also became a member recently.
"This place is like family," he said.
To see a video from the church, click here.--Chanute Church of the Nazarene via NCN News submissions
NCM Canada celebrates $1M in project matching
Brampton, Ontario
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries-Canada Executive Director Elaine Bumstead reported the organization executed new projects totaling CA$1.2 million last year. Through a partnership with Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB), the total cost to NCM-Canada was CA$265,279. 
This is possible because of a 4:1 match between the Canadian government and CFGB. The Salvation Army Canada also contributes to CFGB-funded projects in Bangladesh. 
Projects funded in 2013 included the first year of a four-year food for work/climate change adaptation project in Bangladesh; Year Three of a five-year nutrition and food security project in Bangladesh; Year Two of a vegetable garden project in Nepal; and food aid for 1,000 households in Malawi. 
Shiva Kumari Rai lives in the Baragothe village in Nepal. Shiva and her husband own a small amount of land in the village where there is no electricity, hospital or clinics, and roads. Shiva's husband often searched for a local job to support their two children, but was unsuccessful. He traveled to different towns to do construction work. While her husband traveled, Shiva often restricted her food in order to feed her small children. She carried her baby on her back and worked in the field. 
The couple's small land often remained dry in the winter and in the spring could produce foods for only three to four months a year. Last year, Shiva was able to plant a garden with seeds supplied by NCM-Nepal (CFGB-funded project). She used the vegetables from the garden in her cooking and had excess vegetables to sell. The money allowed her to buy other food items and needed necessities.
"I sold potatoes, tomatoes, lettuce and earned 10,000 to 12,000 rupees (CA$180-$218) last year," she said. "I used the money for purchasing kerosene, salt, sugar, and meat for my family."
Shiva expressed her gratitude to NCM-Nepal for the seed. 
"You have made my life good," she said.--Church of the Nazarene Canada
Nazarenes in the News
Global Ministry Center
Nazarenes in the News is a compilation of online news articles featuring Nazarene churches or church members.
Tennessee church starts fund after devastating fire
Nashville, Tennessee
(The Tennessean, June 10) A day after his South Nashville church burned to the ground, Senior Pastor Mike Proctor found a reason to smile.
"Nashville is full of people who want to help, and they come together when there's a problem," Proctor said.
Proctor said he's received an outpouring of support from the congregation of Trinity Church of the Nazarene and those who have offered them a place to worship and financial help.
For the rest of the story, click here.
New Jersey pastor included in new police department chaplains
Millville, New Jersey
(Vineland Daily Journal, June 4) The Millville Police Department has been seeking ways to improve communication with troubled youths and families following tragic events for years, and now its newest team is ready to take on that task.
Millville held a swearing-in ceremony for its first police chaplains during the City Commission meeting on Tuesday night.
City Clerk Susan Robostello administered oaths to the six chaplains in attendance; two more participating chaplains were unable to attend the ceremony. After the swearing-in, the chaplains hugged and shook hands with commissioners and other local officials.
For the rest of the story about senior chaplain Jonathan Merki, pastor of Millville Church of the Nazarene, click here.
Pennsylvania church creates housing program for single mothers
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
(KING5.com, June 7) A new housing program helping single mothers opened its doors in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood Saturday morning. It will give ten single moms and their families a chance to rebuild their lives. 
The program is a partnership between the Union Gospel Mission and Ballard's Philadelphia Church. Pastor Derek Forseth got the idea after a visit from another pastor a few years ago.
"A Nazarene pastor came into my office, I didn't know what he was doing there," Forseth explained. "He said you need to have a burden for single mothers and their children."
The words triggered something in the pastor and his congregation and they started SMART-Single Mothers Acquiring Resources and Training. The group decided to try and help with the rising cost of living.
For the rest of the story, click here.
Church members raise funds for mission trip by collecting scrap metal 
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania
(The Sentinel, June 7) Three members of the Shippensburg Church of the Nazarene are raising money for mission trips by recycling unwanted metal.
Barbara Titus, who will spend a week in October at the Sun Valley Indian School in Arizona, said she got the idea from her husband, Santos, and son, Jimmy.
"My husband owns a hauling company, and all this stuff has been laying in our yard," she said. "My son suggested making some cash for the trip and cleaning up the yard at the same time."
Jen and Tim Karper, who are planning a two-week trip in July to Kenya, thought it was a great plan to turn unwanted metals like steel, copper and aluminum into cash for mission work.
For the rest of the story, click here.
Stories to share? Send them to submitnews@ncnnews.com.--Compiled by NCN News
Global Ministry Center News 
In Memoriam
Global Ministry Center
The following is a weekly listing of Nazarene ministers and leaders who recently went home to be with the Lord. Notices were received June 9-13, 2014. 
Iva Eads, 90, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away on June 8. He was a retired minister, serving in Ohio. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Eads, who passed away in 1994.
Roy Flowers, 56, of Gaithersburg, Maryland, passed away on June 9. He was an associate pastor, serving at the Damascus Church of the Nazarene. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Flowers. (story)
Lowry "Dean" Gallaway, 93, of Pratt, Kansas, passed away on June 7. He was a retired minister and educator, serving in Oklahoma, Oregon, and Kansas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris (Sparks) Gallaway, who passed away in 2007.
Clarence Hoffpauir, 84, of Estherwood, Louisiana, passed away on June 7. He was a retired minister, serving in Louisiana. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lucinda (Phillips) Hoffpauir, and is survived by his second wife, Essie Hoffpauir.
Esperidion Julca, 103, of Peru passed away on June 11. He was a retired minister, educator, and district superintendent, serving in Peru. (story)
Tommy Loving, 80, of Republic, Missouri, passed away on June 9. He was a retired minister, serving in Mississippi, Oklahoma, Texas, and Missouri. He is survived by his wife, Delores Loving.
Michael Martz, 66, of Port Saint Lucie, Florida, passed away on June 6. He was a minister, previously serving in Kansas, Colorado, and Florida. He was preceded in death by his wife, Letha Martz, who passed away in 2003.
Lowell Miller, 95, of Spencerville, Ohio, passed away on June 8. He was a retired minister, serving in Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Ruth (Clark) Miller.
Wallace Miller, 78, of Newberg, Oregon, passed away on June 6. He was a retired minister and evangelist, serving in Washington, Oregon, and Arizona. He is survived by his wife, Carroll Miller.
Helen (Moore) Teague, 94, of Muncie, Indiana, passed away on June 10. She was a longtime Sunday School teacher at Muncie First Church of the Nazarene, where she was a member for 74 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Teague.
For previous editions of In Memoriam, see the "Passings" section on ncnnews.com by clicking here.
Note: Please join with 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 submitnews@ncnnews.com.--Compiled by NCN News
GMC employment opportunities
Global Ministry Center
By NCN News Staff
The following positions are available at the Church of the Nazarene's Global Ministry Center:
General Superintendents Office — Administrative Assistant
Provide editing and proofing for all correspondence and reports from and for the general superintendents; general clerical and secretarial support; maintain confidential records and reports for and by the general superintendents.
Information Technology — Helpdesk Support
The primary function of this position is to provide support at the IT Helpdesk and for senior management.
Information Technology — Senior Software Developer
Members of the software development team are primarily responsible for facilitating the ministry of the Global Ministry Center through the analysis, design, implementation, and support of software solutions.
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries — Computer Programming Coordinator
The person in this position will lead NCM's development team in developing and maintaining NCM's web applications, systems, and websites. 
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries — Program Assistant (Partner Relation Specialist)
This position will work in conjunction with the communications manager, marketing manager, and social media community manager to enhance and strengthen relationships between individual, church, organizational, design, development, and vendor partners.
Stewardship Ministries — Program Coordinator
This position works closely with the Director of Stewardship Ministries and oversees projects within the department. Major responsibilities include content writing, customer service, administrative tasks, and project management. 
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Located in Lenexa, Kansas, the Global Ministry Center is the administrative, mission, and service hub for the denomination's ministries in 159 world areas. All GMC positions report to this location. To obtain additional information, please call (913) 577-0500 and ask for Human Resources
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, religion, creed, sex, or veteran status. The Global Ministry Center is an "at will" employer.
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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. Resumes are not necessary for entry-level positions, but they are preferred for professional level positions. Resumes may be submitted by mail.
Applying for Employment with the GMC
Application forms may be requested by calling (913) 577-0500, 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 Central Time. Completed applications may be mailed to the attention of the Human Resources Office at the same address.
Resources 
Lay leaders: May 2014
Global Ministry Center
Sunday School and Discipleship Ministry International's The Discipleship Place congratulates the following individuals approved by their pastor and local church board to receive a certificate of lay ministry. Upon approval, they will complete lay ministry courses.
Randy E. Bates, Covenant Church of the Nazarene, Kentucky District
Robert J. Czyzewski, Idaho Falls Church of the Nazarene, Intermountain District
Ken Fling, Parkside Church of the Nazarene, Sacramento District
Phyllis Joy Trefrey Gorman, Melrose First Church of the Nazarene, New England District
Diane Haines, West Valley Church of the Nazarene, Northwest District
Diane J. Landin, Clinton First Church of the Nazarene, Illinois District
Robert LeMesurier, Didsbury Zion Church of the Nazarene
Don Moody, Albany First Church of the Nazarene, Georgia District
Donna J. Phelps, Hope Community Church of the Nazarene, Virginia District
Brenda Stewart-Sheats, Rio Vista Church of the Nazarene, New Mexico District
Terri Ward, Traverse City First Church of the Nazarene, Northern Michigan District
Lynn Beatrice Yantz, Williams Lake Church of the Nazarene, Eastern Michigan District
The Discipleship Place also congratulates the following people who completed courses in the month of May:*
David Beatty, North Vernon Church of the Nazarene, Indianapolis District
Gospel of Luke, Practicing Wesleyan-Holiness Spiritual Formation
John Carlton, Tucson Cactus Community Church of the Nazarene, Arizona District
Practicing Wesleyan-Holiness Spiritual Formation
Felipe Garcia, San Fernando Church of the Nazarene, Los Angeles District
Telling the New Testament Story of God
Haruna Karimu, Church of the Nazarene
Youth Ministry Academy
David Mathiesen, Connecting Point Church of the Nazarene, Central California District
Exploring John Wesley's Theology
Jane Oberding, Farmington Cross Roads Church of the Nazarene, New Mexico District
Exploring Nazarene History and Polity
Mitsy Roberts, Columbia First Church of the Nazarene, Missouri District
Adult Worker
Darryl Scoggins, Hayward First Church of the Nazarene, Northern California District
Telling the New Testament Story of God
Terrence Steward, La Grange Church of the Nazarene, Guyana Demerara Essequibo District
Faith-Sharing Strategies
Terri Ward, Traverse City Church of the Nazarene, Northern Michigan District
Practicing Wesleyan-Holiness Spiritual Formation, Telling the New Testament Story of God, Telling the Old Testament Story of God
Please note: The above individuals are being recognized because they contacted DiscipleshipPlace.org to request a certificate of completion. Many individuals complete courses but do not contact organizers to be recognized.--Compiled by DiscipleshipPlace.org of Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries International
NTC-Manchester offers online classes, resources
Didsbury, South Manchester, England
Nazarene Theological College-Manchester will offer a number of events over the next several weeks that can be accessed online through video conferencing, live streaming, and webinars.
The Manchester Wesley Research Centre annual lecture will be given by Professor Morna Hooker on 17 June at 5 p.m. (GMT+1) on the NTC-Manchester campus. The lecture title is "Scriptural Holiness: The Wesleys' Use of Scripture." For those who cannot make it to campus, the lecture will be live streamed at livestream.com/ntcmanchester. 
NTC-Manchester is also pioneering postgraduate distance study options through the use of video conferencing. Building on the flexibility the Master of Arts in Theology programme offers, this year's schedule will feature more classes offered through video conferencing, allowing students to complete the master's programme at distance. More information on the master's programme can be found on NTC-Manchester's website, nazarene.ac.uk 
Due to the college's increasing online presence and in recognition of its global audience, NTC-Manchester will offer informational webinars about studying at the school. On 8 July, faculty and academic staff will host webinars with presentations on all levels, subject areas, and modes of study. These representatives are happy to answer any questions about studying theology at the college. 
To participate in the webinars, email Registrar Joseph Wood at jwood@nazarene.ac.uk for more information. 
"At NTC, we are seeking new and innovative ways to share the richness of studying theology with those who are unable to join us on campus," Wood said. "It is our hope that our virtual presence will contribute to the growing needs of the Church around the world."
NTC-Manchester is a partner institute of The University of Manchester, offering theological education from certificate level through to postgraduate research degrees.--NTC-Manchester
Boone releases book on restoring biblical value to work
Nashville, Tennessee
Trevecca Nazarene University President Dan Boone's new book, The Way We Work: How Faith Makes a Difference on the Job, answers the question, "What difference does it make in my job if I'm a Christian?" 
Beginning with the recognition that the topic of work is complex, Boone acknowledges that work is both a gift from God and a curse. 
"[O]ur work can be done in likeness to God: creative, loving, life-embracing," he wrote. "Or it can be done like the devil: stealing, killing, and destroying. Work is eternal. We will be judged forever by the quality and imprint of our work. Our work follows us into tomorrow. But it is temporal."
Before he wrote this book, Boone said he asked many pastors and laypersons this question about work: "How long has it been since you heard a sermon about the kind of work that is Christian?" The consistent reaction was a blank stare. 
The message of the book is intended to help both laypersons and pastors. 
"In these pages, I hope that employed persons will find biblical meaning for their work, and I believe pastors will learn how to refocus their ministry to people who work," Boone said.
In his blog entry "If I Pastor Again …," Boone tells how writing the book changed him, explaining that he would be a different kind of pastor if he returned to parish ministry. 
"Rather than trying to wrestle 10 volunteer hours from laity who had worked 50 hours that week, I'd invest in the quality of their 50 hours in the workplace," Boone said. "Rather than convincing them to energize the programs I was most invested in, I would energize the work God had given them to do in the world. Rather than measuring success as seating capacity on Sunday, I'd measure it as sending capacity on Monday."
The Way We Work: How Faith Makes a Difference on the Job is available from Nazarene Publishing House and on Amazon.com.--Trevecca Nazarene University
Collegiate News 
NTS Doctor of Ministry programs progress in Africa, USA
Kansas City, Missouri
Africa
After three years of collaboration in planning, Africa Nazarene University launched the first cohort of its new Doctor of Ministry (DMin) degree program. Nazarene Theological Seminary is a supporting partner of this program as an expression of the seminary's mission to serve as a theological resource for the global church as it seeks to educate and prepare pastoral leaders at the highest level. 
Sixteen students from nine African countries — Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, and South Africa — are meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, from June 3 to 24 for the first session of courses. Students include pastors, education directors, chaplains, district superintendents, compassionate ministry coordinators, and field strategy coordinators. 
Selected by the Church of the Nazarene's Africa Region as strategic leaders, 10 of the students are receiving scholarships from NTS and ANU. In addition, NTS provides lecturers to coteach core courses with African lecturers, and has helped to fund the startup of this academic program. 
Doug Hardy, director of the NTS DMin, taught at ANU for a semester in 2011 and is pleased that the conversations about a partnership have come to fruition. Michael Lodahl, professor of theology at Point Loma Nazarene University and adjunct professor at NTS, is lead lecturer for this first session's courses on "Wesleyan Theology for Ministry" and "Wesleyan-Holiness Theology and the Minister." 
In February, the student cohort will travel to South Africa for the second session of courses, to be held at NTC-South Africa. Those courses include "Wesleyan Spiritual Practice for Ministry" and "Wesleyan-Holiness Practical Christianity."
USA
Nine DMin students finished up the second week of the course "Ecclesial Ministry in the Wesleyan Spirit," this week, taught by NTS adjunct professors Ed Robinson and Jeren Rowell.  
At the seminary's May commencement ceremony, seven students received the DMin degree. There are currently 34 students in the program working toward their degree, includes students studying in the Latin American DMin program. Many are still in the process of taking the three required seminar courses, while others are in the process of completing their pastoral research projects. These projects serve as the capstone of the program and are focused on a need/emphasis in the student-pastor’s current ministry context.
The NTS Doctor of Ministry program is an advanced professional theological degree for ministers, passionately committed to the integration of theory and practice. The NTS DMin is focused on missional leadership in the Wesleyan tradition. Learn more at nts.edu/dmin. 
For information about the newly launched Spanish Language DMin for North America, visit nts.edu/Spanish-dmin.--Nazarene Theological Seminary
Ambrose announces Campus Master Plan for expansion
Calgary, Alberta
Ambrose University College and Seminary continues to attract local, national, and international students to its Christian post–secondary education institution in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. With current enrollment of 800 students, the existing Ambrose facilities will soon be operating at their estimated maximum capacity of 1,000.
In light of the anticipated growth trajectory, Ambrose embarked on a journey to develop a Campus Master Plan that will set the direction for its future growth over the next several decades. The Campus Master Plan conceptualizes the future campus' built form, open space network, and circulation network with the aim of providing opportunities to bring out the strengths and values that define Ambrose as a place of learning, spiritual development, and community stewardship. 
Ambrose partnered with planning consultants Sandalack + Associates and DIALOG to lead the development of the master plan. As a critical component in the process, a series of workshops, open houses, and other stakeholder engagement opportunities is already underway and will continue over the next year. Input from participants will guide the development of the Campus Master Plan, and ultimately contribute to the creation of a setting that supports an animated and fruitful campus life that the community of faculty, staff, students, and neighbours envision at Ambrose.
For more information on the Campus Master Plan, visit ambrose.edu.
Ambrose, formerly Canadian Nazarene University College, was founded by the Church of the Nazarene Canada and the Christian & Missionary Alliance in Canada.--Ambrose University College
SNU hosts Commission on Technology Conference
Bethany, Oklahoma
Southern Nazarene University hosted the Council of Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) Commission on Technology Conference, held June 4 through 6. More than 100 technology professors from the U.S. and Canada heard keynote speakers including Dennis Williams, dean of Teaching and Learning at Southern Nazarene University; William G. "Bill" Strausbaugh, vice president for Information Technology and associate provost at Messiah College; and SNU alumnus Bobby Gruenewald, innovation leader at LifeChurch.TV and creator of YouVersion, the world's most popular Bible app with more than 144 million installs to date.
Each day began with a time of worship led by Harlan Moore, minister of worship arts at Bethany First Church of the Nazarene and Paul Jones, SNU's director of Graduate Programs in Counseling. A variety of workshops were offered, presented by CCCU colleagues. Among the presenters were SNU's Brint Montgomery, professor of theology and ministry; Jody Bowie, instructional designer; Chichi Freelander, network coordinator; and Laura Koch, online services developer.
Gwen Rodgers, conference vice chair and director of Online Learning at SNU, explained the conference title was "Surviving the Winds of Change … Together" but was revised to "Embracing the Winds of Change" following the session with Gruenewald. Rodgers said attendees commented often on the hospitality of the SNU community and everyone seemed to enjoy learning from each other and sharing ideas to help one another. During the meetings, Rodgers was elected chair of Technology with the CCCU. 
The Council for Christian College & Universities is an international association of intentionally Christ-centered colleges and universities. The council exists to advance the cause of Christ-centered higher education and to help our institutions transform lives by faithfully relating scholarship and service to biblical truth.--Southern Nazarene University
NCN Sports 
NCN Sports Update: Final
Global Ministry Center
Final won-lost records and rankings for Nazarene colleges and universities competing in NCAA and NAIA athletics this year. Records and rankings reflect games through June 5, 2014.
Season Results:
Record Key: Overall Wins-Losses-Ties (Conference Wins-Losses-Ties), national ranking. 
Eastern Nazarene College Lions
Quincy, Massachusetts
NCAA Division III, The Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) 
Men's Baseball: 13-17 (4-12)
Men's Basketball: 19-6 (13-5)
Women's Basketball: 9-16 (5-13)
Men's Cross Country: Results
Women's Cross Country: Results
Men's Golf: Results
Men's Soccer: 3-14 (1-8)
Women's Soccer: 11-8-1 (4-4-1)
Women's Softball: 7-21 (3-15)
Men's Tennis: 9-10 (5-3)
Women's Tennis: 1-10 (0-8)
Women's Volleyball: 14-15 (2-5)
MidAmerica Nazarene University Pioneers
Olathe, Kansas
NAIA Division I, Heart of America Athletic Conference (HAAC)
Men's Baseball: 37-15 (22-4), NAIA receiving votes (No. 27, 102 votes). HAAC champs. Eliminated in opening round of NAIA national tournament.
Men's Basketball: 26-11 (11-6). National semifinalist. 
Women's Basketball: 28-4 (15-2), NAIA No. 14. Lost in second round of national tournament. 
Football: 5-5 (5-4)
Men's Soccer: 14-5-3 (5-1-1), NAIA No. 6
Women's Soccer: 12-4-4 (3-2-2)
Women's Softball: 27-15 (14-4). Eliminated in opening round of NAIA national tournament.
Women's Volleyball: 27-3 (9-0), NAIA No. 8. HAAC champs. 
Mount Vernon Nazarene University Cougars
Mount Vernon, Ohio
NAIA Division II, Crossroads League (formerly Mid-Central College Conference)
Men's Baseball: 44-12 (29-5), NAIA No. 17. Eliminated in opening round of NAIA national tournament.
Men's Basketball: 7-22 (4-14)
Women's Basketball: 5-22 (4-14)
Men's Cross Country: Results
Women's Cross Country: Results
Men's Golf: Results
Women's Golf: Results
Men's Soccer: 7-10-1 (2-6-1)
Women's Soccer: 10-9-2 (5-3-1)
Women's Softball: 21-20 (16-14)
Women's Volleyball: 14-19 (8-10)
Northwest Nazarene University Crusaders
Nampa, Idaho
NCAA Division II, Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC)
Men's Baseball: 18-31 (13-19)
Men's Basketball: 7-18 (5-12)
Women's Basketball: 14-11 (7-10)
Men's Cross Country: Results
Women's Cross Country: Results
Men's Golf: Results
Women's Golf: Results
Men's Soccer: 5-7-5 (5-6-3)
Women's Soccer: 2-12-3 (1-10-3)
Women's Softball: 13-34 (5-19)
Men's Track: Results
Women's Track: Results
Women's Volleyball: 18-6 (14-4)
Olivet Nazarene University Tigers
Bourbonnais, Illinois
NAIA Division II, Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC)
Men's Baseball: 20-28 (14-13)
Men's Basketball: 16-13 (14-5)
Women's Basketball: 21-9 (12-4)
Men's Cross Country: NAIA No. 6, Results. CCAC champs. 
Women's Cross Country: NAIA No. 5, Results. CCAC champs.
Football: 3-8 (1-5)
Men's Golf: Results
Women's Golf: NAIA receiving votes (No. 27, 70 votes) Results
Men's Soccer: 15-5-2 (8-3-0). CCAC champs. 
Women's Soccer: NAIA No. 14, 17-4-2 (9-1-1). CCAC champs. 
Women's Softball: 49-5-1 (19-0-1), NAIA No. 9. CCAC champs. Went 0-2 at NAIA World Series after going undefeated in opening round.
Men's Swimming: NAIA No. 2. Results National Runner-up.
Women's Swimming: NAIA No. 3. Results Finished third at nationals.
Men's Tennis: 12-8 (6-2), NAIA No. 21. CCAC champs. Eliminated in first round of national tournament.
Women's Tennis: 13-6 (6-1), NAIA No. 23.
Men's Track: Results
Women's Track: Results
Women's Volleyball: 21-21 (13-5)
Point Loma Nazarene University Sea Lions
San Diego, California
NCAA Division II, Pacific West Conference (PacWest)
Men's Baseball: 21-24 (12-16)
Women's Golf: Results 
Men's Tennis: 7-17
Women's Tennis: 13-13
Men's Basketball: 15-11 (10-10). NCCAA national champs.
Women's Basketball: 17-9 (13-7)
Women's Cross Country: Results
Women's Golf: Results
Men's Soccer: 7-8-3 (5-4-3)
Women's Soccer: 12-7-1 (7-4-1)
Women's Volleyball: 30-7 (16-4). NCCAA national champs.
Southern Nazarene University Crimson Storm
Bethany, Oklahoma
NCAA Division II, Great American Conference (GAC)
Men's Baseball: 16-32 (5-25)
Men's Basketball: 18-13 (12-8) NCCAA Regional Champs.
Women's Basketball: 12-14 (9-11)
Men's Cross Country: Results
Women's Cross Country: Results
Football: 0-11 (0-10)
Men's Golf: Results
Women's Golf: Results
Men's Soccer: 2-16-0 (1-8-0)
Women's Soccer: 9-9-0 (5-5-0)
Women's Softball: 19-34 (12-26)
Women's Tennis: 10-7 (3-2)
Men's Track: Results
Women's Track: Results
Women's Volleyball: 27-12 (12-2)
Trevecca Nazarene University Trojans
Nashville, Tennessee
NCAA Division II, Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC)
Men's Baseball: 43-14 (20-4), G-MAC champs.
Men's Basketball: 7-18 (4-10)
Women's Basketball: 16-8 (13-2)
Men's Cross Country: Results
Women's Cross Country: Results
Men's Golf: Results
Women's Golf: Results
Men's Soccer: 8-9-1 (5-3-0)
Women's Soccer: 6-10-2 (4-4-2)
Women's Softball: 36-10 (14-4), G-MAC champs.
Men's Track: Results
Women's Track: Results
Women's Volleyball: 17-15 (6-8)
Key:
Record = Wins-Losses-Ties
NAIA - National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
NCAA - National Collegiate Athletic Association
NCCAA - National Christian Collegiate Athletic Association
NAIA Coaches' Poll used
Previous NCN Sports Updates:
2012-2013 Nazarene Athletics Review
2011-2012 Nazarene Athletics Review
2010-2011 Nazarene Athletics Review
2009-2010 Nazarene Athletics Review
2008-2009 Nazarene Athletics Review
2007-2008 Nazarene Athletics Review
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