Myanmar, Asia-Pacific Region
Monsoon rains flood MyanmarThe rainy season has arrived in full force throughout Southeast Asia, bringing monsoon rains that have inundated entire regions of Myanmar, India, and northern Vietnam.
According to BBC World News, rains that began in July have left at least 27 people dead in four western regions of Myanmar that have been declared disaster areas. Entire villages have been buried under landslides, and casualty numbers continue to rise. Continuous rain has washed away bridges and roads and left thousands homeless, according to local officials.
In a village where many Nazarenes live, more than 300 homes were swept away or destroyed and at least 1,000 acres of rice were completely destroyed. A local Nazarene pastor and congregation members rescued a widow who attends the church after her home was swept away.
As rains subside and the water dissipates, local leaders work to establish contact with isolated areas. Reports currently indicate that the majority of Nazarene church members are safe.
Nazarene Disaster Response personnel are facilitating the purchase of rice and cooking oil to be distributed to Nazarene members in crisis.
A church leader from Myanmar sent the following report:
Please pray for Tahan-Kalaymyo, where most of our church members are living. Tahan-Kalaymyo is home to over 400,000. It has 80,000 acres of rice fields, 40,000 acres of peas, 40,000 acres for cooking oil crops. Most cultivation areas were full of flooded water with a strong force of rivers.
The flood destroyed almost all of the district of Kalaymyo areas. Schools are closed, prisons are evacuated, hospitals are flooded, and patients are being moved to safe places.
Many of the bridges have been destroyed. Thousands from the flooding areas are homeless and have moved to the Tahan schools for shelter. Some villages were completely submerged and destroyed in the flood. Many lives have been lost. According to the latest weather forecasts, the heavy rains are expected to continue in the Saggain, Kachin, Chin, Magwe, and Rakhine regions.
Please pray for our local, field, and regional leadership as they look at the needs and assess how the church can best respond to this monumental crisis.
Northern Mariana Islands
On August 2nd, Typhoon Soudelor crossed the island of Saipan in the Northern Mariana Islands, leaving significant damage in its wake.
According to the Pacific Daily News, Soudelor flooded the island’s power plant, ripped off roofs, and toppled power poles. Hundreds of Saipan residents moved to shelters and many roads are impassable. Nazarenes leaders are assessing damage and working to come along side those in need.
Typhoon Soudelor has regained super typhoon status and is headed towards Taiwan. It is expected to arrive sometime over the weekend.
How to help
- Pray.
- Pray for individuals and families who are grieving the loss of loved ones.
- Pray for those who have lost their homes and livelihoods.
- Pray for church leaders who are working to assess needs and determine how to meet them.
- Pray for churches as they minister to their neighbors in this time of crisis.
- Give. Churches and individuals around the world can support families in need by giving to the Asia Flood Relief fund. Donations will be used to meet immediate needs, such as food, water, and shelter, as well as long-term recovery efforts.
To send donations by mail, use these instructions:
In the U.S., make checks payable to "General Treasurer" and send them to:
Global Treasury Services
Church of the Nazarene
P.O. Box 843116
Kansas City, Missouri 64184-3116 United States
Be sure to put “Fund 125296" in the Memo area.
In Canada, make checks payable to "Church of the Nazarene Canada" and send them to:
Church of the Nazarene Canada
20 Regan Road, Unit 9
Brampton, Ontario L7A 1C3 Canada
Be sure to put “Fund 125296" in the Memo area.
For any other country, give through your local church or district, designating your gift to the Asia Flood Relief fund.[Church of the Nazarene Asia-Pacific Region]
In the U.S., make checks payable to "General Treasurer" and send them to:
Global Treasury Services
Church of the Nazarene
P.O. Box 843116
Kansas City, Missouri 64184-3116 United States
Be sure to put “Fund 125296" in the Memo area.
In Canada, make checks payable to "Church of the Nazarene Canada" and send them to:
Church of the Nazarene Canada
20 Regan Road, Unit 9
Brampton, Ontario L7A 1C3 Canada
Be sure to put “Fund 125296" in the Memo area.
For any other country, give through your local church or district, designating your gift to the Asia Flood Relief fund.[Church of the Nazarene Asia-Pacific Region]
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Benin, Africa Region
Benin leaders involved in car accidentsTwo Nazarene administrators were injured and one teacher killed in recent car accidents in Benin.
The teacher, Serge Sambieni, was on staff at Nazarene Theological Institute in West Africa. The Church of the Nazarene's national education coordinator for Benin, Felix Sambieni, was also in the car and was injured. In a separate accident, the assistant academic dean for the francophone countries of West Africa, Samuel Sogbegnon, was injured. He is also from Benin."There have been great things happening with theological education in the Church of the Nazarene there," said missionary Paul Martin. "They are preparing for another big graduation there this month! Please pray for these injured leaders and for the grieving family of the deceased, as well as that theological education in Benin will continue to move forward."
Benin, Africa Region
Benin leaders involved in car accidentsTwo Nazarene administrators were injured and one teacher killed in recent car accidents in Benin.
The teacher, Serge Sambieni, was on staff at Nazarene Theological Institute in West Africa. The Church of the Nazarene's national education coordinator for Benin, Felix Sambieni, was also in the car and was injured. In a separate accident, the assistant academic dean for the francophone countries of West Africa, Samuel Sogbegnon, was injured. He is also from Benin."There have been great things happening with theological education in the Church of the Nazarene there," said missionary Paul Martin. "They are preparing for another big graduation there this month! Please pray for these injured leaders and for the grieving family of the deceased, as well as that theological education in Benin will continue to move forward."
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Ghana North District, Africa Region
Ghana youth start ministry to help new mothersNazarene youth in Ghana grow rice to support ministries such as Jesus at the Hospital.
Frank Mills, Ghana North district superintendent and the Africa Nazarene Youth International justice advocate, shared the following information about a new ministry started by local youth.
Hospitals in Ghana will allow pregnant mothers to have their babies and give any necessary medical care, even when the mothers come to the hospital without cash. But the hospitals have come up with various ways to retrieve money for medications used and other bills. The unfortunate part is that in many hospitals in Ghana North, the newborn babies are detained at the hospital until the parent is able to pay the expenses.
Irresponsible husbands put their pregnant wives in this hard situation by never showing up to the hospital to clear the bills. Sometimes young girls are impregnated by men who refuse responsibility. Such girls sometimes find it difficult to pay bills after delivering at the hospital, and their babies are detained until the family or mother is able to raise funds to clear the debt.
One day Sophia, a first-year high school student and a member of the Dusbuliga Church of the Nazarene, visited the hospital to pray with the sick people as she usually does every Sunday after church. At the hospital, Sophia found out the ordeal of the mothers. She first prayed with the 12 mothers whose infants were detained. Sophia then ran to the church to inform the Nazarene Youth International Social Justice Club leader of the church.
The young boys and girls quickly mobilized a fundraising effort among themselves, friends, and parents. The club members of 23 youth ages 14-24 raised an equivalent of $120 USD within 10 hours. The club members returned to the hospital and paid off medical bills for the release of five mothers and their newborn babies.
The NYI Social Justice Club later decided to continue this ministry. They adopted the name "Jesus at the Hospital" ministry. The club members found various ways to raise money to meet the needs of detained babies and their mothers.
The group later decided to start a rice farm project to sustain the ministry. The village chief gave the club idle swampy land for their project at no charge.
Today, the NYI Social Justice Club members of the Dusbuliga church have been cultivating and selling rice to help the needy and vulnerable. In the last three months, this social club has helped pay the debt of 45 mothers, paid tuition fees for two school drop-outs, and supplied pens and pencils to nearby village school children.[Church of the Nazarene Africa Region via Out of Africa]
Ghana North District, Africa Region
Ghana youth start ministry to help new mothersNazarene youth in Ghana grow rice to support ministries such as Jesus at the Hospital.
Frank Mills, Ghana North district superintendent and the Africa Nazarene Youth International justice advocate, shared the following information about a new ministry started by local youth.
Hospitals in Ghana will allow pregnant mothers to have their babies and give any necessary medical care, even when the mothers come to the hospital without cash. But the hospitals have come up with various ways to retrieve money for medications used and other bills. The unfortunate part is that in many hospitals in Ghana North, the newborn babies are detained at the hospital until the parent is able to pay the expenses.
Irresponsible husbands put their pregnant wives in this hard situation by never showing up to the hospital to clear the bills. Sometimes young girls are impregnated by men who refuse responsibility. Such girls sometimes find it difficult to pay bills after delivering at the hospital, and their babies are detained until the family or mother is able to raise funds to clear the debt.
One day Sophia, a first-year high school student and a member of the Dusbuliga Church of the Nazarene, visited the hospital to pray with the sick people as she usually does every Sunday after church. At the hospital, Sophia found out the ordeal of the mothers. She first prayed with the 12 mothers whose infants were detained. Sophia then ran to the church to inform the Nazarene Youth International Social Justice Club leader of the church.
The young boys and girls quickly mobilized a fundraising effort among themselves, friends, and parents. The club members of 23 youth ages 14-24 raised an equivalent of $120 USD within 10 hours. The club members returned to the hospital and paid off medical bills for the release of five mothers and their newborn babies.
The NYI Social Justice Club later decided to continue this ministry. They adopted the name "Jesus at the Hospital" ministry. The club members found various ways to raise money to meet the needs of detained babies and their mothers.
The group later decided to start a rice farm project to sustain the ministry. The village chief gave the club idle swampy land for their project at no charge.
Today, the NYI Social Justice Club members of the Dusbuliga church have been cultivating and selling rice to help the needy and vulnerable. In the last three months, this social club has helped pay the debt of 45 mothers, paid tuition fees for two school drop-outs, and supplied pens and pencils to nearby village school children.[Church of the Nazarene Africa Region via Out of Africa]
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Capitan, New Mexico
Bonita Park dedicates first building since Little Bear Fire
Bonita Park Executive Director Stan Yocom cuts the ribbon with members of the Ruiodoso, New Mexico, Chamber of Commerce welcoming committee.
During the annual New Mexico District Family Camp, a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony was held at the new 36,000-square-foot Events Center at Bonita Park Nazarene Camp and Conference Center. This building replaced six major buildings that were destroyed by the Little Bear wildfire three years ago.
The building includes a full-size gymnasium with bleachers, an indoor walking track, an indoor climbing wall with 14 stations, a snack shack, and two fireplace conference rooms, each seating 150 people.
New Mexico District Superintendent J. Fred Huff (at podium), members of the New Mexico District Advisory Board, the Bonita Park Camp Board, and Task Force participate in the dedication ceremony.
Several hundred people attended the ceremony officiated by New Mexico District Superintendent J. Fred Huff and Bonita Park Executive Director Stan Yocom. Greetings were read from New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez, Church of the Nazarene General Superintendent David Busic, General Superintendent Emeritus Jim Bond, USA/Canada Regional Director Bob Broadbooks, and others. Visiting Family Camp speaker Tim Green wrote a responsive litany for the ceremony.
The building, valued at 3.5 million dollars, was dedicated with a million dollar indebtedness.
"We praise God for helping us recuperate from the devastating Little Bear Fire and give God glory for the great things He is doing on the New Mexico District," Huff said.[New Mexico District via NCN News submissions]
Capitan, New Mexico
Bonita Park dedicates first building since Little Bear Fire
Bonita Park Executive Director Stan Yocom cuts the ribbon with members of the Ruiodoso, New Mexico, Chamber of Commerce welcoming committee.
During the annual New Mexico District Family Camp, a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony was held at the new 36,000-square-foot Events Center at Bonita Park Nazarene Camp and Conference Center. This building replaced six major buildings that were destroyed by the Little Bear wildfire three years ago.
The building includes a full-size gymnasium with bleachers, an indoor walking track, an indoor climbing wall with 14 stations, a snack shack, and two fireplace conference rooms, each seating 150 people.
New Mexico District Superintendent J. Fred Huff (at podium), members of the New Mexico District Advisory Board, the Bonita Park Camp Board, and Task Force participate in the dedication ceremony.
Several hundred people attended the ceremony officiated by New Mexico District Superintendent J. Fred Huff and Bonita Park Executive Director Stan Yocom. Greetings were read from New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez, Church of the Nazarene General Superintendent David Busic, General Superintendent Emeritus Jim Bond, USA/Canada Regional Director Bob Broadbooks, and others. Visiting Family Camp speaker Tim Green wrote a responsive litany for the ceremony.
The building, valued at 3.5 million dollars, was dedicated with a million dollar indebtedness.
"We praise God for helping us recuperate from the devastating Little Bear Fire and give God glory for the great things He is doing on the New Mexico District," Huff said.[New Mexico District via NCN News submissions]
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Nashville, Tennessee
From tragedy to triumph: Shelter opens for survivors of human traffickingOn her knees in a living room in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, surrounded by a family devastated by tragedy, Rondy Smith heard what she described as a heavenly voice in her spirit.
Rondy and the family had been praying together for God’s direction on how He wanted to bring beauty from the ashes of the family’s violent loss.
“Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it,’” Smith says. “It was a ‘holy ground’ moment and all present felt as if they should remove their shoes.”
That moment in May 2014 led to the surprising answer to Smith’s longtime prayers that God would provide a peaceful, safe and beautiful place of refuge in Nashville for women and girls who have been rescued from human trafficking.
It had been a long journey to this confirmation of God’s plan. God had laid a burden on Smith’s heart back in 2011 to establish a shelter for survivors of human trafficking. During the following three years, along with many volunteers and supporters from her congregation at Hermitage Church of the Nazarene, Smith laid well thought-out plans for such a venture. Rest Stop, standing for “Restore Survivors, Stop Oppression” was born.
For the rest of the story, see Engage magazine.
"From tragedy to triumph: Shelter opens for survivors of human trafficking by Carol Anne EbyNashville, Tennessee
From tragedy to triumph: Shelter opens for survivors of human traffickingOn her knees in a living room in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, surrounded by a family devastated by tragedy, Rondy Smith heard what she described as a heavenly voice in her spirit.
Rondy and the family had been praying together for God’s direction on how He wanted to bring beauty from the ashes of the family’s violent loss.
“Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it,’” Smith says. “It was a ‘holy ground’ moment and all present felt as if they should remove their shoes.”
That moment in May 2014 led to the surprising answer to Smith’s longtime prayers that God would provide a peaceful, safe and beautiful place of refuge in Nashville for women and girls who have been rescued from human trafficking.
It had been a long journey to this confirmation of God’s plan. God had laid a burden on Smith’s heart back in 2011 to establish a shelter for survivors of human trafficking. During the following three years, along with many volunteers and supporters from her congregation at Hermitage Church of the Nazarene, Smith laid well thought-out plans for such a venture. Rest Stop, standing for “Restore Survivors, Stop Oppression” was born.
For the rest of the story, see Engage magazine.
On her knees in a living room in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, surrounded by a family devastated by tragedy, Rondy Smith heard what she described as a heavenly voice in her spirit.
Rondy and the family had been praying together for God’s direction on how He wanted to bring beauty from the ashes of the family’s violent loss.
“Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it,’” Smith says. “It was a ‘holy ground’ moment and all present felt as if they should remove their shoes.”
That moment in May 2014 led to the surprising answer to Smith’s long-time prayers that God would provide a peaceful, safe and beautiful place of refuge in Nashville for women and girls who have been rescued from human trafficking.
It had been a long journey to this confirmation of God’s plan. God had laid a burden on Smith’s heart back in 2011 to establish a shelter for survivors of human trafficking. During the following three years, along with many volunteers and supporters from her congregation at Hermitage Church of the Nazarene, Smith laid well thought-out plans for such a venture. Rest Stop, standing for “Restore Survivors, Stop Oppression” was born.
God smiled upon the venture and good things began happening. Volunteers planned an initial gala to raise seed money for the venture, and $70,000 was raised. The next year the second gala brought in $140,000. Hermitage Church has a diverse congregation. Nurses, counselors, doctors, lawyers and accountants all came forward to offer their services.
Because of Rondy’s connection with Come to the Fire ministry, she had seen the result of extreme prayer efforts, and so she said, “We are going to have a prayer team.” The Lord brought names to her mind, and her 12 prayer warriors were chosen. She says, “They have prayed through every obstacle and rejoiced through every victory.”
For 13 years, Rondy had served as senior associate pastor at Hermitage Church and from her office window she looked out at Treemont, a beautiful mansion on 11 acres sitting next to the church. It was for sale. She thought of that Scripture, “In my Father’s house are many mansions. . .” and she thought how wonderful if an earthly mansion could be provided to help these who many might view as the dregs of society to be restored to their Heavenly Father’s image. However because of finance and other issues, those dreams of acquiring Treemont did not seem to be developing.
Then in February of 2014, tragedy struck. A well-known and beloved couple, long-time members of Nashville First Church of the Nazarene, was murdered in their home by a bomb explosion. Another tragedy occurred the next day when the son-in-law, also well known to the church and community, was arrested as the murderer.
Rondy and the family had been praying together for God’s direction on how He wanted to bring beauty from the ashes of the family’s violent loss.
“Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it,’” Smith says. “It was a ‘holy ground’ moment and all present felt as if they should remove their shoes.”
That moment in May 2014 led to the surprising answer to Smith’s long-time prayers that God would provide a peaceful, safe and beautiful place of refuge in Nashville for women and girls who have been rescued from human trafficking.
It had been a long journey to this confirmation of God’s plan. God had laid a burden on Smith’s heart back in 2011 to establish a shelter for survivors of human trafficking. During the following three years, along with many volunteers and supporters from her congregation at Hermitage Church of the Nazarene, Smith laid well thought-out plans for such a venture. Rest Stop, standing for “Restore Survivors, Stop Oppression” was born.
God smiled upon the venture and good things began happening. Volunteers planned an initial gala to raise seed money for the venture, and $70,000 was raised. The next year the second gala brought in $140,000. Hermitage Church has a diverse congregation. Nurses, counselors, doctors, lawyers and accountants all came forward to offer their services.
Because of Rondy’s connection with Come to the Fire ministry, she had seen the result of extreme prayer efforts, and so she said, “We are going to have a prayer team.” The Lord brought names to her mind, and her 12 prayer warriors were chosen. She says, “They have prayed through every obstacle and rejoiced through every victory.”
For 13 years, Rondy had served as senior associate pastor at Hermitage Church and from her office window she looked out at Treemont, a beautiful mansion on 11 acres sitting next to the church. It was for sale. She thought of that Scripture, “In my Father’s house are many mansions. . .” and she thought how wonderful if an earthly mansion could be provided to help these who many might view as the dregs of society to be restored to their Heavenly Father’s image. However because of finance and other issues, those dreams of acquiring Treemont did not seem to be developing.
Then in February of 2014, tragedy struck. A well-known and beloved couple, long-time members of Nashville First Church of the Nazarene, was murdered in their home by a bomb explosion. Another tragedy occurred the next day when the son-in-law, also well known to the church and community, was arrested as the murderer.
The couple’s home was one of two on a beautiful 25-acre plot. About a month after the tragedy, the husband of a staff member at First Church sensed God was asking him to urge his wife to talk to Smith, as they were friends and fellow colleagues involved in several compassionate ministries. Knowing the family of the deceased couple needed to dispose of the property, and knowing Rest Stop needed a location to house the survivors, he thought this might be the perfect solution.
After two months of prayerful waiting, the family met with Smith. During the prayer time together, all were assured that this was God’s plan for Rest Stop’s new home.
The family felt this would be a fitting tribute to their parents, who had such compassionate hearts. Their mother especially was the epitome of restoration. She followed the model of Biblical hospitality, believing survivors were to be loved, redeemed and restored. Her daughters laughingly remarked, “We never knew who might show up at the dinner table: someone Mom might have met at Walmart or a soul she knew needed to be loved.” Her life had been dedicated to mentoring women. She organized a group in her church called “Saturday Sisters,” where women’s issues and problems were dealt with, and her home was always a respite for the down and out. Surely, she is smiling from heaven as her home, now named Good Hope Farm, is being readied for occupancy.
It took a year, almost to the day, from that initial prayer meeting to close on the property, but on May 8, 2015, this was accomplished, and now Rondy and her crew of volunteers from many different denominations and organizations are working tirelessly to ready the property for occupancy. The doors will open on August 15 to the first four occupants, with room to have eventually 16 women. It will be the first of its kind in the state of Tennessee, set apart just for human trafficking victims. In the beginning, End Slavery Tennessee will be the provider of occupants.
During their two-year residency at Good Hope Farm, the women will have every need taken care of: housing, food, clothing, medical, dental, vision, therapy, education gaps and job training, in order that they will be completely independent at the end of their stay and can take their rightful place in society. Smith has worked closely with Magdalene Ministry, established in 1997, serving women who have survived prostitution, addiction, and life on the streets.
After two months of prayerful waiting, the family met with Smith. During the prayer time together, all were assured that this was God’s plan for Rest Stop’s new home.
The family felt this would be a fitting tribute to their parents, who had such compassionate hearts. Their mother especially was the epitome of restoration. She followed the model of Biblical hospitality, believing survivors were to be loved, redeemed and restored. Her daughters laughingly remarked, “We never knew who might show up at the dinner table: someone Mom might have met at Walmart or a soul she knew needed to be loved.” Her life had been dedicated to mentoring women. She organized a group in her church called “Saturday Sisters,” where women’s issues and problems were dealt with, and her home was always a respite for the down and out. Surely, she is smiling from heaven as her home, now named Good Hope Farm, is being readied for occupancy.
It took a year, almost to the day, from that initial prayer meeting to close on the property, but on May 8, 2015, this was accomplished, and now Rondy and her crew of volunteers from many different denominations and organizations are working tirelessly to ready the property for occupancy. The doors will open on August 15 to the first four occupants, with room to have eventually 16 women. It will be the first of its kind in the state of Tennessee, set apart just for human trafficking victims. In the beginning, End Slavery Tennessee will be the provider of occupants.
During their two-year residency at Good Hope Farm, the women will have every need taken care of: housing, food, clothing, medical, dental, vision, therapy, education gaps and job training, in order that they will be completely independent at the end of their stay and can take their rightful place in society. Smith has worked closely with Magdalene Ministry, established in 1997, serving women who have survived prostitution, addiction, and life on the streets.
Rest Stop partially follows Magdalene’s ministry model, in which 72 percent of graduates after two and a half years are clean, sober, off the streets and gainfully employed. Smith hopes the same outcome for Rest Stop graduates.
Smith also plans for Good Hope Farm to eventually have a similar kind of business venture as Magdalene Ministries, which developed Thistle Farm Enterprises. Thistle Farm manufactures beauty and food products, and also operates a café called Thistle Stop.
“I hope that the two ministries can collaborate by us supplying raw materials such as herbs and honey for Thistle Farm beauty products as well as jams, jellies and other food products for their café,” Smith said. “This seems very possible with the 25 fruit trees on Good Hope Farm as well as the bee hives already established.”
A recent boost to the support of Rest Stop came on May 5 with The Big Payback, sponsored by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Community Foundation “oversees more than 1,050 charitable funds providing customized philanthropic solutions with flexibility for donors and non-profit organizations,” according to a press release. On the 5th for 24 hours, people were encouraged to donate to their favorite non-profit, and though the Foundation did not match dollar for dollar, they gave incentives for giving. Rest Stop received $15,000 in donations as well as an extra $3,000 for prizes won in different categories. Rest Stop staff worked around the clock to keep Rest Stop in the public eye, and it resulted in financial success.
Smith also plans for Good Hope Farm to eventually have a similar kind of business venture as Magdalene Ministries, which developed Thistle Farm Enterprises. Thistle Farm manufactures beauty and food products, and also operates a café called Thistle Stop.
“I hope that the two ministries can collaborate by us supplying raw materials such as herbs and honey for Thistle Farm beauty products as well as jams, jellies and other food products for their café,” Smith said. “This seems very possible with the 25 fruit trees on Good Hope Farm as well as the bee hives already established.”
A recent boost to the support of Rest Stop came on May 5 with The Big Payback, sponsored by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Community Foundation “oversees more than 1,050 charitable funds providing customized philanthropic solutions with flexibility for donors and non-profit organizations,” according to a press release. On the 5th for 24 hours, people were encouraged to donate to their favorite non-profit, and though the Foundation did not match dollar for dollar, they gave incentives for giving. Rest Stop received $15,000 in donations as well as an extra $3,000 for prizes won in different categories. Rest Stop staff worked around the clock to keep Rest Stop in the public eye, and it resulted in financial success.
Rest Stop Ministries is now a 501c3 organization. Again, God worked in a miraculous way. Smith didn’t realize she needed a politician among her volunteers, but a city councilman in her church expedited the process in a timely manner. Although it is now registered with the government as a nonprofit organization, the ministry will always be closely aligned to the church.
“It is the church’s business,” Smith said. Although she has stepped down from the staff of her local church to assume the duties of executive director of Rest Stop, she has not left ministry. She just has a new congregation, a new location, but the same message that never grows old: HOPE that rescues, redeems, and restores.
Argentina church planting team hosts community events
Córdoba, Argentina
An Extreme Nazarene Missions team planting a church in Córdoba, Argentina, recently held several community events with help from a group of short-term volunteers.
The missionary team arrived May 22 and spent the first few weeks meeting people in the neighborhood and improving the mission house. They were joined by a volunteer team of 10 people from North Dakota, USA, from June 22 to 29. The volunteers spent a day getting to know the missionaries by participating in an all-day prayer walk for the city of Córdoba, for Argentina, and for the missionary team.
Outreaches included both spontaneous and planned events. During a women's event held downtown, women received facials while talking with missionaries. The event ended with a beauty product giveaway.
A children’s event included songs and dances and a maze featuring the colors of the salvation story. More than 30 children received a snack and heard the salvation message.
The teams performed flash mobs in plazas throughout the cities, followed by an evangelistic skit or the movie From the Dark. Following the Lifehouse “Everything” skit, missionaries and volunteers explained the skit and talked to people interested in knowing more about the church. The groups also passed out water and church magnets at a local plaza and intersection.
Throughout the week, the missionaries met many people. Three cell groups were started as a result of the evangelism events, and there are more people interested in hosting their own cell groups.
The missionaries have started the paperwork to rent a church space and are trusting the Lord’s timing for the church inauguration. The missionary team also plans to host its first spiritual retreat this month.[Church of the Nazarene South America Region]
“I hope the compassion and desire for medicine that is burning inside you now will continue to burn as fiercely as the mission that he had to place that desire in others,” said his son, Aaron, a graduate of the PA program himself.
As this year’s recipient, Peterson received a monetary gift, as well as a plaque inscribed with Doc’s words: “At peace and assured of a sovereign God.” This was how Moredock signed every email from the time of his diagnosis to the time of his death.
The PA program began raising funds for the award in April following Moredock’s death. At this time, they have received nearly $9,000. The program is continuing to take donations and wants to make the award an endowment in the future. For more information about the award or to give, visit trevecca.edu/give or call the Trevecca Office of External Relations at 615-248-1355.[Trevecca Nazarene University]
“It is the church’s business,” Smith said. Although she has stepped down from the staff of her local church to assume the duties of executive director of Rest Stop, she has not left ministry. She just has a new congregation, a new location, but the same message that never grows old: HOPE that rescues, redeems, and restores.
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Mexico Northwest District families attend conferences on family care
Mexico Northwest District, Mesoamerica Region
Miguel and Irene Garita of the Mesoamerica Region Family Care Ministry recently traveled across the Mexico Northwest District to hold three conferences.
From July 9 to July 11, the Mexico Northwest District had its annual couples retreat. Conference topics included quality of married life, working as a team, and how to resolve differences. Nineteen couples attended the retreat.
In the evening, the Garitas visited the House of Mercy Church of the Nazarene in Xoxocotlan led by Pastors Abraham and Mayra Blas. They shared on the theme "quality of married life.”
On July 12, the families of the Zimatlan Center of Worship and Proclamation in Oaxaca learned about building a culture of peace in the home. Many families made a commitment to bring peace to their homes. The church is led by Pastor Juan de Dios Gonzalez.
That evening the Garitas shared about building a culture of peace with 25 couples at the Family Restoration Church of the Nazarene, led by Eleazer and Abelina Sosa.
“It was a great blessing to be a part of these conferences, renewing our engagement, and we hope to see fruits in the people we minister to,” Abelina Sosa said.--Church of the Nazarene Mesoamerica Region
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Mexico Northwest District families attend conferences on family care
Mexico Northwest District, Mesoamerica Region
Miguel and Irene Garita of the Mesoamerica Region Family Care Ministry recently traveled across the Mexico Northwest District to hold three conferences.
From July 9 to July 11, the Mexico Northwest District had its annual couples retreat. Conference topics included quality of married life, working as a team, and how to resolve differences. Nineteen couples attended the retreat.
In the evening, the Garitas visited the House of Mercy Church of the Nazarene in Xoxocotlan led by Pastors Abraham and Mayra Blas. They shared on the theme "quality of married life.”
On July 12, the families of the Zimatlan Center of Worship and Proclamation in Oaxaca learned about building a culture of peace in the home. Many families made a commitment to bring peace to their homes. The church is led by Pastor Juan de Dios Gonzalez.
That evening the Garitas shared about building a culture of peace with 25 couples at the Family Restoration Church of the Nazarene, led by Eleazer and Abelina Sosa.
“It was a great blessing to be a part of these conferences, renewing our engagement, and we hope to see fruits in the people we minister to,” Abelina Sosa said.--Church of the Nazarene Mesoamerica Region
Argentina church planting team hosts community events
Córdoba, Argentina
An Extreme Nazarene Missions team planting a church in Córdoba, Argentina, recently held several community events with help from a group of short-term volunteers.
The missionary team arrived May 22 and spent the first few weeks meeting people in the neighborhood and improving the mission house. They were joined by a volunteer team of 10 people from North Dakota, USA, from June 22 to 29. The volunteers spent a day getting to know the missionaries by participating in an all-day prayer walk for the city of Córdoba, for Argentina, and for the missionary team.
Outreaches included both spontaneous and planned events. During a women's event held downtown, women received facials while talking with missionaries. The event ended with a beauty product giveaway.
A children’s event included songs and dances and a maze featuring the colors of the salvation story. More than 30 children received a snack and heard the salvation message.
The teams performed flash mobs in plazas throughout the cities, followed by an evangelistic skit or the movie From the Dark. Following the Lifehouse “Everything” skit, missionaries and volunteers explained the skit and talked to people interested in knowing more about the church. The groups also passed out water and church magnets at a local plaza and intersection.
Throughout the week, the missionaries met many people. Three cell groups were started as a result of the evangelism events, and there are more people interested in hosting their own cell groups.
The missionaries have started the paperwork to rent a church space and are trusting the Lord’s timing for the church inauguration. The missionary team also plans to host its first spiritual retreat this month.[Church of the Nazarene South America Region]
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Flags of the Nations: BoliviaThe national flag of Bolivia is a red, yellow, and green horizontal tricolor with the Bolivian coat of arms in the center. Red represents the blood shed by heroes for the birth and preservation of the Republic; yellow represents wealth and resources, and green represents the richness of natural areas as well as hope.
Since September 1, 2009, the Church of the Nazarene's Global Ministry Center (GMC) proudly flies a flag each week of one of the many nations in which the denomination is present in ministry. Leaders were invited to send a national flag to be flown at the GMC alongside the flag of the United States*. The national flags rotate weekly, and photos of them raised are sent to the church leaders of that country.
This week: Bolivia
The Church of the Nazarene officially entered Bolivia in 1945.
Bolivia had a population of 10,631,486 in 2014. That same year, Bolivia reported 238 Churches of the Nazarene, 220 of which had been officially organized. Bolivia has 12,013 total members.
Located on the South America Region, Bolivia has two Phase 3 districts, one Phase 2 district, and three Phase 1 districts. For more information about the South America Region, visit samnaz.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.
Flags of the Nations: BoliviaThe national flag of Bolivia is a red, yellow, and green horizontal tricolor with the Bolivian coat of arms in the center. Red represents the blood shed by heroes for the birth and preservation of the Republic; yellow represents wealth and resources, and green represents the richness of natural areas as well as hope.
Since September 1, 2009, the Church of the Nazarene's Global Ministry Center (GMC) proudly flies a flag each week of one of the many nations in which the denomination is present in ministry. Leaders were invited to send a national flag to be flown at the GMC alongside the flag of the United States*. The national flags rotate weekly, and photos of them raised are sent to the church leaders of that country.
This week: Bolivia
The Church of the Nazarene officially entered Bolivia in 1945.
Bolivia had a population of 10,631,486 in 2014. That same year, Bolivia reported 238 Churches of the Nazarene, 220 of which had been officially organized. Bolivia has 12,013 total members.
Located on the South America Region, Bolivia has two Phase 3 districts, one Phase 2 district, and three Phase 1 districts. For more information about the South America Region, visit samnaz.org.
* = The weekly highlighted flag is raised on the middle of three poles in compliance with U.S. government protocols. It flies to the left of the GMC host-nation United States flag, which flies above the host-state flag of Kansas. The Christian flag flies on the third pole.The Global Ministry Center is the mission and service hub of the Church of the Nazarene.
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USA/Canada
Frances Vine rememberedPasadena, California
Retired missionary Frances Vine passed away August 2. She was 93.
Vine was born March 28, 1922, in Canada. At the age of 14 she told her family she was called to be a missionary despite not being a Christian. Later, while serving in the Canadian Air Force, Vine accepted Christ.
She earned a Bachelor of Theology from Canadian Theological Seminary (now Ambrose Seminary) before becoming a missionary to the Philippines. During her 28 years on the field, she was a professor and administrator in addition to running the missionary home in Manila. Vine received a Master of Divinity and a Master of Religious Education from Nazarene Theological Seminary during her time in the Philippines.
Following her return from the mission field, Vine was administrator of the Sun Valley Indian School in Arizona.
She is survived by her foster daughter, Esther.
USA/Canada
Frances Vine rememberedPasadena, California
Retired missionary Frances Vine passed away August 2. She was 93.
Vine was born March 28, 1922, in Canada. At the age of 14 she told her family she was called to be a missionary despite not being a Christian. Later, while serving in the Canadian Air Force, Vine accepted Christ.
She earned a Bachelor of Theology from Canadian Theological Seminary (now Ambrose Seminary) before becoming a missionary to the Philippines. During her 28 years on the field, she was a professor and administrator in addition to running the missionary home in Manila. Vine received a Master of Divinity and a Master of Religious Education from Nazarene Theological Seminary during her time in the Philippines.
Following her return from the mission field, Vine was administrator of the Sun Valley Indian School in Arizona.
She is survived by her foster daughter, Esther.
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Patrick Air Force Base, Florida
Florida pastor retires from reserve chaplaincy after 27 yearsHollywood Church of the Nazarene Pastor John Weller (right) recently retired from the U.S. Air Force Reserves.
The wing chaplain for the 920th Rescue Wing ended his 27 years of service with a retirement ceremony at the base chapel August 1.
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) John H. Weller spent 12 years with the 920th RQW prior to his retirement: 1997-2008, then returned in 2014. Col. Jeffrey Macrander, 920th RQW commander, presided over the ceremony.
"Chaplain Weller is what I affectionately call a boomerang: people that leave the 920th, then figure out that there is no better place to be than in Cocoa Beach saving lives with the 920th Rescue Wing," Macrander said.
As the wing chaplain, Weller led the wing staff chaplains and chaplain assistants, provided ministry and religious programs for wing members and dependents, and conducted regular work center visits for all units within the wing. He also provided pastoral counseling, religious instruction, religious services, and ethical advisement to commanders and supervisors pertaining to unit morale and welfare.
Weller began his Air Force career in 1988 as a staff chaplain at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. He has deployed to Southwest Asia, Europe, as well as domestically for hurricane relief efforts.
"Retirements are always bittersweet," Macrander said. "We're losing a valued member of our team, but we're giving him back to his family."
Outside the Reserve, Weller serves as lead pastor at the Church of the Nazarene in Hollywood, Florida. He said he plans to remain actively involved in his church, as well as keeping in touch with his Air Force family. Weller thanked his fellow Airmen, his wife and their three children, plus additional friends, family, and co-workers present at his retirement.
"It has been a great career," Weller said. "Thank you for giving me this opportunity to serve, and thank you for all your support over the years."'[920th Rescue Wing via NCN News submissions]
Patrick Air Force Base, Florida
Florida pastor retires from reserve chaplaincy after 27 yearsHollywood Church of the Nazarene Pastor John Weller (right) recently retired from the U.S. Air Force Reserves.
The wing chaplain for the 920th Rescue Wing ended his 27 years of service with a retirement ceremony at the base chapel August 1.
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) John H. Weller spent 12 years with the 920th RQW prior to his retirement: 1997-2008, then returned in 2014. Col. Jeffrey Macrander, 920th RQW commander, presided over the ceremony.
"Chaplain Weller is what I affectionately call a boomerang: people that leave the 920th, then figure out that there is no better place to be than in Cocoa Beach saving lives with the 920th Rescue Wing," Macrander said.
As the wing chaplain, Weller led the wing staff chaplains and chaplain assistants, provided ministry and religious programs for wing members and dependents, and conducted regular work center visits for all units within the wing. He also provided pastoral counseling, religious instruction, religious services, and ethical advisement to commanders and supervisors pertaining to unit morale and welfare.
Weller began his Air Force career in 1988 as a staff chaplain at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. He has deployed to Southwest Asia, Europe, as well as domestically for hurricane relief efforts.
"Retirements are always bittersweet," Macrander said. "We're losing a valued member of our team, but we're giving him back to his family."
Outside the Reserve, Weller serves as lead pastor at the Church of the Nazarene in Hollywood, Florida. He said he plans to remain actively involved in his church, as well as keeping in touch with his Air Force family. Weller thanked his fellow Airmen, his wife and their three children, plus additional friends, family, and co-workers present at his retirement.
"It has been a great career," Weller said. "Thank you for giving me this opportunity to serve, and thank you for all your support over the years."'[920th Rescue Wing via NCN News submissions]
Stories to share? Send an email to news@nazarene.org.
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Lenexa, Kansas
Moving Ministers: July 2015Compiled by the General Secretary's Office from district reports, Moving Ministers is a monthly listing of Nazarene ministers in new assignments on the USA/Canada Region.
Roles included in the latest report are pastor and pastoral service. Entries were received from July 1 to July 31, 2015.
To view the July report, click here.
Lenexa, Kansas
Moving Ministers: July 2015Compiled by the General Secretary's Office from district reports, Moving Ministers is a monthly listing of Nazarene ministers in new assignments on the USA/Canada Region.
Roles included in the latest report are pastor and pastoral service. Entries were received from July 1 to July 31, 2015.
To view the July report, click here.
Moving Ministers As of: 8/1/2015 from 7/1/2015 to 7/31/2015
Rev. Alfredo Acosta from Unassigned Western Latin American Santa Fe Springs CA to Pastoral Service on 4/16/2015 Nuevo Dia Whittier CA
Rev. Eder Aguirre from Student Joplin Carthage MO to Pastor on 5/29/2015 Cassville Cassville MO
Rev. Timothy A. Alford from Unassigned Florida Lakeland FL to Pastoral Service on 5/4/2015 Sanford GracePointe Sanford FL
Rev. Travette Alford from Unassigned Florida Lakeland FL to Pastoral Service on 5/4/2015 Sanford GracePointe Sanford FL
Rev. Rodney E. Amos from Pastor Houston Southwest Richmond TX to Pastor on 7/15/2015 Omaha Central Omaha NE
Rev. James E. Beattie Jr. from Pastor Harrington Harrington WA to Pastor on 7/13/2015 Yakima Bethel Yakima WA
Dr. Joseph Bell from Pastor Osawatomie Osawatomie KS to Pastoral Service on 8/2/2015 Olathe Westside Olathe KS
Rev. Grady T. Bennett from Pastoral Service Seymour Seymour MO to Pastor on 5/29/2015 Fordland Union Chapel Fordland MO
Rev. Ronnie D. Bennett from Pastor Mountain View Huttonsville WV to Pastoral Service on 7/26/2015 Winchester Winchester VA
Rev. Reuben Bible from Student Northwest Indiana Valparaiso IN to Pastoral Service on 4/21/2015 Hillsboro Hillsboro IN
Rev. Sean C. Blount from Pastoral Service Hope Point Yuba City CA to Pastor on 5/1/2015 Live Oak Live Oak CA
Rev. Kimborah Bobb from Unassigned South Central Ohio Grove City OH to Pastoral Service on 4/24/2015 New Albany First New Albany OH
Rev. Jerry W. Branham from Pastor Lancaster SonLight Community Lancaster SC to Pastor on 6/14/2015 Pelion Pelion SC
Rev. Timothy S. Bullington from Pastor Harvest Conway AR to Pastor on 8/16/2015 Fayetteville First Fayetteville AR
Rev. Robert Cabello from Pastoral Service Fort Worth Northside Fort Worth TX to Pastoral Service on 4/17/2015 Fort Worth Emanuel North Richland Hills TX
Rev. Kimmy Choi from Pastor Hesperia Nazarene Korean Hesperia CA to
Pastoral Service on 6/1/2015 Hesperia Hesperia CA
Rev. William J. Couchenour from Pastor Grand Rapids Clyde Park Wyoming MI to Pastor on 8/2/2015 Sterling Sterling CO
Rev. Dana L. Crocker from Unassigned Central California Fresno CA to Pastor on 7/13/2015 Mercer Community Mercer PA
Rev. Hunter Dale Cummings from Pastoral Service Mount Vernon First Mount Vernon OH to Pastor on 6/22/2015 Harvest Community Lilburn GA
Rev. Carlos E. de la Cruz from Unassigned South Central Ohio Grove City OH to Pastoral Service on 4/24/2015 Westerville Westerville OH
Rev. Christy R. Dickt from Student Mid-Atlantic Glen Burnie MD to Pastoral Service on 4/13/2015 St. Charles LifeStream Waldorf MD
Rev. Bradley R. Dyrness from Pastor Sparks First Sparks NV to Pastor on 7/19/2015 Lansing South Lansing MI
Rev. M. Derek Elkins from Pastor Fayetteville First Fayetteville AR to Pastor on 6/1/2015 Crestwood Community Crestwood KY
Rev. Joshua A. Fite from Pastor Chattanooga Lookout Valley Chattanooga TN to Pastor on 6/7/2015 Fort Mill Fort Mill SC
Rev. Mark D. Fonner from Student South Central Ohio Grove City OH to Pastoral Service on 4/24/2015 Ironton First Ironton OH
Rev. Lazaro Garcia from Unassigned Southern Florida Lake Placid FL to Pastor on 4/27/2015 Mascotte Casa de Dios Mascotte FL
Rev. Marco A. Garcia from Unassigned Southern California Temecula CA to Pastoral Service on 6/1/2015 Spring Valley Hispanic Spring Valley CA
Rev. Isaac Daniel Gilmore from Pastoral Service Reunion Faith Venture Commerce City CO to Pastoral Service on 6/20/2015 La Junta First La Junta CO
Rev. Brian Graley from Pastor New Creation Hesperia CA to Pastoral Service on 6/1/2015 Hesperia Hesperia CA
Rev. Brock T. Greenhill from Pastoral Service Living Hope Waxahachie TX to Pastor on 7/27/2015 Lawton First Lawton OK
Rev. Wallace Fred Hammond from Pastoral Service Columbia First Columbia SC to Pastor on 7/19/2015 Lancaster SonLight Community Lancaster SC
Rev. Ryan Leif Hansen from Pastor Grace Fellowship Chicago IL to Pastor on 4/19/2015 Nashville Blakemore Nashville TN
Rev. Daniel S. Hastings from Unassigned Anaheim Orange CA to Pastoral Service on 5/1/2015 Hope Point Yuba City CA
Rev. Josiah Henry from Pastoral Service Summit Ashland KY to Pastor on 6/7/2015 Paducah Paducah KY
Rev. Jonathan R. Hughes from Pastoral Service Logan Logan OH to Pastoral Service on 4/24/2015 Lower Lights Community Columbus OH
Rev. James A. Humphrey from Student South Central Ohio Grove City OH to Pastoral Service on 7/19/2015 Unity Zanesville OH
Rev. Richard C. Humphrey II from Unassigned South Central Ohio Grove City OH to Pastoral Service on 5/4/2015 Archer Archer FL
Rev. Victor K. Hunt from Pastor Chelan Chelan WA to Pastor on 7/13/2015 Goldendale Goldendale WA
Rev. Benjamin C. Kuhn from Unassigned West Virginia North Fairmont WV to Pastoral Service on 5/4/2015 Winter Haven First Winter Haven FL
Rev. Rachel A. Kuhn from Student South Central Ohio Grove City OH to Pastoral Service on 4/24/2015 Westerville Westerville OH
Rev. Duane O. Leach from Pastor Armada Armada MI to Pastor on 7/1/2015 Potsdam Potsdam NY
Rev. Liliana C. Llerena from Unassigned Mid-Atlantic Glen Burnie MD to Pastoral Service on 4/13/2015 Severn Grace Pointe Community Severn MD
Rev. Guillermo N. Mairena Jr. from Unassigned North Arkansas Conway AR to Pastor on 6/14/2015 Springdale Primera Springdale AR
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Rev. Richard S. Martin from Unassigned Northwest Indiana Valparaiso IN to Pastor on 4/21/2015 Knox Knox IN
Rev. Steven E. Martinez from Unassigned Southern California Temecula CA to Pastoral Service on 6/1/2015 San Bernardino First San Bernardino CA
Rev. Nancy J. McCabe from Pastoral Service Columbus Community Columbus WI to Pastoral Service on 5/6/2015 Peru Peru IN
Rev. Ned A. McCarty from Pastoral Service Florence Mosaic Florence AZ to Pastor on 6/21/2015 Prairie Point Prairie Point TX
Rev. Roger Mendoza from Unassigned Western Latin American Santa Fe Springs CA to Pastoral Service on 6/9/2015 Yorba Linda Faith Community Yorba Linda CA
Rev. Francisco Javier Mondragon from Pastoral Service Fort Wayne Grace Point Fort Wayne IN to Pastor on 5/6/2015 Many Nations Fort Wayne IN
Rev. Martha Estela Moran Barton from Unassigned Canada Central to
Pastoral Service on 6/11/2015 Milton Casa De Pan Milton ON Canada
Rev. Lois E. Moranville from Pastoral Service Bradenton Bayshore
Bradenton FL to Pastor on 6/8/2015 Hawthorn Hawthorn PA
Rev. Jeffrey M. Mosley from Student Southern California Temecula CA to Pastoral Service on 6/1/2015 Hesperia Hesperia CA
Rev. Darren Ojeda from Pastoral Service Brooklyn Macedonia Brooklyn NY to Pastoral Service on 5/9/2015 Maranatha Paramus NJ
Rev. Alfonso Ortega Rosario from Unassigned Dominican Republic Central Dominican Republic to Pastor on 7/5/2015 Bronx Betel Spanish Bronx NY
Rev. Teresa A. Page from Unassigned South Central Ohio Grove City OH to Pastoral Service on 7/1/2015 Columbus Shepherd Gahanna OH
Rev. Rusty Pearson Jr. from Unassigned North Arkansas Conway AR to Pastor on 9/6/2015 Ozark Ozark AR
Rev. Nathaniel J. Porter from Pastoral Service London London OH to
Pastoral Service on 7/1/2015 Powell NewStart Community Powell OH Rev. David Alexander Potter from Unassigned Canada Central to Pastoral Service on 6/11/2015 Barrie Ferris Lane Community Barrie ON Canada
Rev. Angeler René from Unassigned Florida Lakeland FL to Pastoral Service on 5/4/2015 New Port Richey First New Port Richey FL
Rev. Emid M. Riofrio Calles from Unassigned Metro New York Valley Stream NY to Pastoral Service on 5/9/2015 Primera Iglesia del Nazareno Stamford CT
Rev. Beck A. Rodriguez-Pineda from Unassigned North Arkansas Conway AR to Pastor on 7/26/2015 Rogers Primera Rogers AR
Rev. Aaron Roehm from Pastoral Service Sparks First Sparks NV to Pastoral Service on 7/19/2015 Lansing South Lansing MI
Rev. Brandon M. Roth from Student Northwest Indiana Valparaiso IN to Pastoral Service on 4/21/2015 New Beginnings Community Fellowship South Bend IN
Rev. Richard A. Rotz from Student Mid-Atlantic Glen Burnie MD to Pastoral Service on 4/13/2015 Shippensburg Shippensburg PA
Rev. Jerry L. Schmid from Pastoral Service Topeka Wanamaker Woods Topeka KS to Pastor on 6/7/2015 Topeka Lakeview Topeka KS
Rev. Jacolyn Scrivanich from Unassigned Canada Central to Pastoral Service on 6/11/2015 Whitby Gateway Community Oshawa ON Canada
Rev. Greg W. Smith from Pastoral Service Pueblo First Pueblo CO to Pastor on 9/27/2015 Pueblo West Living Water Fellowship
Rev. James B. Smith from Student Southern California Temecula CA to Pastoral Service on 6/1/2015 Bloomington, The Bridge Bloomington CA
Rev. Henry (Hank) W. Spaulding III from Student South Central Ohio Grove City OH to Pastoral Service on 7/1/2015 The Shepherd's House Howard OH
Rev. Mark Eldon Taylor II to Student Northwest Indiana Valparaiso IN to Pastoral Service on 4/21/2015 Frankfort First Frankfort IN
Rev. Rod D. Thelander from Pastor Woodland Lakes Community Wichita KS to Pastor on 7/12/2015 Sand Springs Sand Springs OK
Rev. Kelly L. Becker Tirrill from Student Southern California Temecula CA to Pastoral Service on 6/1/2015 San Diego First San Diego CA
Rev. Marian Washington-Shaw from Unassigned Metro New York Valley Stream NY to Pastoral Service on 5/9/2015 Brooklyn Bethel Brooklyn NY
Rev. John E. Waters II from Pastor Cincinnati Lockland Cincinnati OH to Pastor on 7/26/2015 Carthage California KY
Rev. Steven D. Wierman from Pastoral Service Seymour Seymour MO to Pastor on 5/29/2015 Reeds Spring New Hope Reeds Spring MO
For previous reports, see usacanadanazarene.org.
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Nashville, Tennessee
Trevecca establishes award in memory of program directorMost people knew him simply as “Doc.”
Known for his great intelligence and intimidating presence, Dr. G. Michael Moredock became, in many ways, the face of Trevecca’s Physician Assistant program. In 2012, Moredock was diagnosed with a brain tumor and retired from the program he had led for 26 years.
Three years later, on April 14, Moredock lost his battle with cancer.
Trevecca’s PA program honored Moredock’s memory by awarding the first Dr. G. Michael Moredock PA Award at their annual graduation ceremony July 31. Chelsea Peterson was the first recipient.
Moredock came to Trevecca in 1986 as the medical director of university health. He later served as the chair of the Department of Allied Health, chair of the Division of Natural and Applied Sciences, and a professor in the Physician Assistant program, eventually assuming the role of director.
Through his 26 years in the program, Moredock graduated nearly 750 physician assistants.
One of Moredock’s graduates, Katrina Gill, joined Moredock’s team when she became admissions director of the PA program. In her speech at Friday’s graduation, she emphasized the important things Moredock taught his students..
“Doc was striving to prepare us for a mission field of hurting and sick patients across the world and he faced that responsibility with great commitment,” Gill said.
A committee of PA faculty members chose the recipient of the award. The guidelines included exhibiting qualities a Christian professional should display in the field, treating patients with dignity, and showing Jesus through the profession, among other qualities..
Moredock’s wife, Naomi, and their three children — Janine, Aaron, and Kari — presented the award to Peterson. The members of the family were the special guests for the evening.
Nashville, Tennessee
Trevecca establishes award in memory of program directorMost people knew him simply as “Doc.”
Known for his great intelligence and intimidating presence, Dr. G. Michael Moredock became, in many ways, the face of Trevecca’s Physician Assistant program. In 2012, Moredock was diagnosed with a brain tumor and retired from the program he had led for 26 years.
Three years later, on April 14, Moredock lost his battle with cancer.
Trevecca’s PA program honored Moredock’s memory by awarding the first Dr. G. Michael Moredock PA Award at their annual graduation ceremony July 31. Chelsea Peterson was the first recipient.
Moredock came to Trevecca in 1986 as the medical director of university health. He later served as the chair of the Department of Allied Health, chair of the Division of Natural and Applied Sciences, and a professor in the Physician Assistant program, eventually assuming the role of director.
Through his 26 years in the program, Moredock graduated nearly 750 physician assistants.
One of Moredock’s graduates, Katrina Gill, joined Moredock’s team when she became admissions director of the PA program. In her speech at Friday’s graduation, she emphasized the important things Moredock taught his students..
“Doc was striving to prepare us for a mission field of hurting and sick patients across the world and he faced that responsibility with great commitment,” Gill said.
A committee of PA faculty members chose the recipient of the award. The guidelines included exhibiting qualities a Christian professional should display in the field, treating patients with dignity, and showing Jesus through the profession, among other qualities..
Moredock’s wife, Naomi, and their three children — Janine, Aaron, and Kari — presented the award to Peterson. The members of the family were the special guests for the evening.
“I hope the compassion and desire for medicine that is burning inside you now will continue to burn as fiercely as the mission that he had to place that desire in others,” said his son, Aaron, a graduate of the PA program himself.
As this year’s recipient, Peterson received a monetary gift, as well as a plaque inscribed with Doc’s words: “At peace and assured of a sovereign God.” This was how Moredock signed every email from the time of his diagnosis to the time of his death.
The PA program began raising funds for the award in April following Moredock’s death. At this time, they have received nearly $9,000. The program is continuing to take donations and wants to make the award an endowment in the future. For more information about the award or to give, visit trevecca.edu/give or call the Trevecca Office of External Relations at 615-248-1355.[Trevecca Nazarene University]
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Global Ministry Center
BGS encourages participation in 2015 Thank OfferingTo Nazarenes around the world:
“Developing the Future” is the theme of the 2015 Thanksgiving, or Thank, Offering. As we remember the Lord’s unfailing love, the psalmist calls on us to “sacrifice thank offerings and tell of his works with songs of joy” (Psalm 107:22). We join you in prayer and preparation for this annual emphasis in the Church of the Nazarene. Through this offering given to the World Evangelism Fund, we do more together than we ever could alone. God receives our humble gifts and uses our generosity to accomplish amazing things — in language schools, church plants, mission hospitals, and many other ministries. Every time we choose to serve God by giving back, we become a part of God’s future — a future that spreads into eternity as people around the world come to a saving knowledge of Christ. The 2015 offering celebrates how our gifts help spread the gospel, both now and in the future.
In Psalm 22, the writer praises God and calls on all people to worship the Lord. He declares that the greatness of God will be obvious because of what God will do. Through the World Evangelism Fund, the Church of the Nazarene is able to share His greatness and goodness with people everywhere.
Praise God for how He has used our gifts in the last year:
Let the rich of the earth feast and worship.
Bow before him, all who are mortal,
all whose lives will end as dust.
Our children will also serve him.
Future generations will hear about the wonders of the Lord.
His righteous acts will be told to those not yet born.
They will hear about everything he has done.[Psalm 22:29–31 (NLT)]
Global Ministry Center
BGS encourages participation in 2015 Thank OfferingTo Nazarenes around the world:
“Developing the Future” is the theme of the 2015 Thanksgiving, or Thank, Offering. As we remember the Lord’s unfailing love, the psalmist calls on us to “sacrifice thank offerings and tell of his works with songs of joy” (Psalm 107:22). We join you in prayer and preparation for this annual emphasis in the Church of the Nazarene. Through this offering given to the World Evangelism Fund, we do more together than we ever could alone. God receives our humble gifts and uses our generosity to accomplish amazing things — in language schools, church plants, mission hospitals, and many other ministries. Every time we choose to serve God by giving back, we become a part of God’s future — a future that spreads into eternity as people around the world come to a saving knowledge of Christ. The 2015 offering celebrates how our gifts help spread the gospel, both now and in the future.
In Psalm 22, the writer praises God and calls on all people to worship the Lord. He declares that the greatness of God will be obvious because of what God will do. Through the World Evangelism Fund, the Church of the Nazarene is able to share His greatness and goodness with people everywhere.
Praise God for how He has used our gifts in the last year:
- 702 missionaries and 310 missionary kids were deployed from 35 world areas.
- 378 people joined the Church of the Nazarene every day. That is 16 people per hour!
- 143,870 students were enrolled in Nazarene preschool, primary, and secondary schools.
Let the rich of the earth feast and worship.
Bow before him, all who are mortal,
all whose lives will end as dust.
Our children will also serve him.
Future generations will hear about the wonders of the Lord.
His righteous acts will be told to those not yet born.
They will hear about everything he has done.[Psalm 22:29–31 (NLT)]
For the kingdom belongs to Adonai,
and he rules the nations.
All who prosper on the earth
will eat and worship;
all who go down to the dust
will kneel before him,
including him who can’t keep himself alive,
A descendant will serve him;
the next generation will be told of Adonai.[Psalm 22:29–31 (CJB)]
Let’s reflect on the many ways in which God has blessed us, and imagine what God will do through our generation and those that follow as we continue to serve Him.
The offering will be received on 11 October 2015 in Canada and 22 November 2015 globally. (Please note that not all areas will receive the offering on these dates, depending on the calendar of each field or district.)
Resources will be available at nazarene.org/generosity in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Korean. If you have questions, contact Stewardship Ministries at 1-800-544-8413 or stewardship@nazarene.org.
Yours in Christ,The Board of General Superintendents
Let’s reflect on the many ways in which God has blessed us, and imagine what God will do through our generation and those that follow as we continue to serve Him.
The offering will be received on 11 October 2015 in Canada and 22 November 2015 globally. (Please note that not all areas will receive the offering on these dates, depending on the calendar of each field or district.)
Resources will be available at nazarene.org/generosity in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Korean. If you have questions, contact Stewardship Ministries at 1-800-544-8413 or stewardship@nazarene.org.
Yours in Christ,The Board of General Superintendents
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In MemoriamThe following is a weekly listing of Nazarene ministers and leaders who recently went home to be with the Lord. Notices were received August 3-7, 2015.
Cora Brandenburg, 86, of La Grange, Kentucky, passed away August 1. She was the widow of retired minister Leonard Brandenburg, who served in Kentucky. Leonard Brandenburg passed away in 1992.
Bryan Chaffins, 56, of Franklin Furnace, Ohio, passed away July 31. He was a minister and evangelist, previously serving in Kentucky and Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Marsha (Taylor) Chaffins.
Betty (Medley) Ingram, 97, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, passed away August 1. She was the widow of retired minister and evangelist Ted Ingram, who served in Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri. Ted Ingram passed away in 1998.
Clara (Eaves) Karns, 93, of St. Petersburg, Florida, passed away August 2. She was the widow of retired minister and evangelist Max Karns, who served in Ohio and Florida. Max Karns passed away in 1990.
David Myers, 70, of Logan, Ohio, passed away August 1. He was a retired minister and evangelist, serving in Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Linda (Gastin) Myers.
Frances Vine, 93, of Pasadena, California, passed away August 2. She was a retired missionary, serving in the Philippines. (story)
James Walton, 81, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away July 31. He was a retired minister, educator, and evangelist, serving in Illinois. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis (Teel) Walton.
Janet Wiser, 68, of Shelbyville, Tennessee, passed away August 3. She was a retired minister, serving in Tennessee and Kentucky. She is survived by her husband, retired minister O. Dwight Wiser, who served in Tennessee, West Virginia, and Kentucky.
Bryon Wixom, 50, of Keosauqua, Iowa, passed away August 1. He was a minister, previously serving in Iowa. He is survived by his wife, Beverly (Fuller) Wixom.
For previous editions of In Memoriam, see the "Passings" section 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 news@nazarene.org.[Compiled by NCN News]
In MemoriamThe following is a weekly listing of Nazarene ministers and leaders who recently went home to be with the Lord. Notices were received August 3-7, 2015.
Cora Brandenburg, 86, of La Grange, Kentucky, passed away August 1. She was the widow of retired minister Leonard Brandenburg, who served in Kentucky. Leonard Brandenburg passed away in 1992.
Bryan Chaffins, 56, of Franklin Furnace, Ohio, passed away July 31. He was a minister and evangelist, previously serving in Kentucky and Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Marsha (Taylor) Chaffins.
Betty (Medley) Ingram, 97, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, passed away August 1. She was the widow of retired minister and evangelist Ted Ingram, who served in Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri. Ted Ingram passed away in 1998.
Clara (Eaves) Karns, 93, of St. Petersburg, Florida, passed away August 2. She was the widow of retired minister and evangelist Max Karns, who served in Ohio and Florida. Max Karns passed away in 1990.
David Myers, 70, of Logan, Ohio, passed away August 1. He was a retired minister and evangelist, serving in Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Linda (Gastin) Myers.
Frances Vine, 93, of Pasadena, California, passed away August 2. She was a retired missionary, serving in the Philippines. (story)
James Walton, 81, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away July 31. He was a retired minister, educator, and evangelist, serving in Illinois. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis (Teel) Walton.
Janet Wiser, 68, of Shelbyville, Tennessee, passed away August 3. She was a retired minister, serving in Tennessee and Kentucky. She is survived by her husband, retired minister O. Dwight Wiser, who served in Tennessee, West Virginia, and Kentucky.
Bryon Wixom, 50, of Keosauqua, Iowa, passed away August 1. He was a minister, previously serving in Iowa. He is survived by his wife, Beverly (Fuller) Wixom.
For previous editions of In Memoriam, see the "Passings" section 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 news@nazarene.org.[Compiled by NCN News]
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Human Resources
GMC employment opportunitiesPeople are our most valued resource. Our committed employees are involved in "Making Christlike Disciples in the Nations" in 159 world areas.
The Global Ministry Center Human Resources Office professionals strive to deliver the highest possible service to our employees, and are responsible for the recruitment, placement and retention of qualified individuals to staff the ministry and administrative positions of the GMC. The many employee services include compensation and benefit administration, payroll, employment, employee relations, training, counseling, organizational communication and events, and workplace programs.
*Volunteer opportunities for GMC ministries are available now. Email bsikes@nazarene.org for details.
Employment Opportunities
Information Technology — Software Developer (Full-time)
Office: General Secretary's Office
Ministry: Information Technology
Title: Software Developer
Description: Responsibilities for this position include facilitating the ministry of the Global Ministry Center through the analysis, design, implementation, and support of software solutions. (Full-time position)
Global Mission Personnel — Temporary (Full-time)
Office: Global Mission
Ministry: Global Mission Personnel
Title: Temporary
Description: Responsibilities for this position include assisting with administration of missionaries and volunteers, research projects, and assisting Mobilization with various tasks relating to application, screening, and training of volunteers and/or candidates. (Full-time position)
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries — Child Sponorship Administrative Assistant (Part-time temporary)
Office: Global Mission
Ministry: Nazarene Compassionate Ministries
Title: Child Sponsorship Administrative Assistant
Description: Responsibilities for this position include processing child sponsorship mail, sponsorships, NCM mailings, and child sponsorship packets. (Temporary, 20 hrs/wk)
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries — Computer Programming Coordinator (Full-time)
Office: Global Mission
Ministry: Nazarene Compassionate Ministries
Title: Computer Programming Coordinator
Description: Responsibilities for this position include leading NCM's development team in developing and maintaining NCM's Web applications, systems, and websites. (Full-time position)
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries — Donor Strategist (Full-time)
Office: Global Mission
Ministry: Nazarene Compassionate Ministries
Title: Donor Strategist
Description: Under oversight of the director of development, this position is responsible for fundraising through building partnerships and donor/sponsor engagement and communication, including managing the research, design, content, and production of NCM materials for information, promotion, and education. (Full-time position)
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries — Donor Relations Administrative Assistant (Full-time temporary)
Office: Global Mission
Ministry: Nazarene Compassionate Ministries
Title: Donor Relations Administrative Assistant
Description: Responsibilities for this position include processing child sponsorship mail, sponsorships, process monies, email/mail profiles and statements, child sponsorship reports, and donor service issues. (Full-time temporary)
Pensions and Benefits — Administrative Assistant (Full-time)
Office: Financial Services
Ministry: Pensions and Benefits
Title: Administrative Assistant
Description: Responsibilities for this position include leading/managing special and cyclical projects primarily within the Benefits Services Area (BSA), providing administrative assistance to the administrative director and other staff-level positions, coordinating the education/training priorities of internal staff as well as plan participants, ensuring that the appropriate resources and support are provided to complete assigned projects, and processing customer service inquiries as needed. (Full-time position)
To obtain additional information, please call 913-577-0500 and ask for Human Resources.
Location of our Positions
The GMC is the administrative hub for the Church of the Nazarene denominational ministries in 159 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, religion, 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 bsikes@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.
Human Resources
GMC employment opportunitiesPeople are our most valued resource. Our committed employees are involved in "Making Christlike Disciples in the Nations" in 159 world areas.
The Global Ministry Center Human Resources Office professionals strive to deliver the highest possible service to our employees, and are responsible for the recruitment, placement and retention of qualified individuals to staff the ministry and administrative positions of the GMC. The many employee services include compensation and benefit administration, payroll, employment, employee relations, training, counseling, organizational communication and events, and workplace programs.
*Volunteer opportunities for GMC ministries are available now. Email bsikes@nazarene.org for details.
Employment Opportunities
Information Technology — Software Developer (Full-time)
Office: General Secretary's Office
Ministry: Information Technology
Title: Software Developer
Description: Responsibilities for this position include facilitating the ministry of the Global Ministry Center through the analysis, design, implementation, and support of software solutions. (Full-time position)
Global Mission Personnel — Temporary (Full-time)
Office: Global Mission
Ministry: Global Mission Personnel
Title: Temporary
Description: Responsibilities for this position include assisting with administration of missionaries and volunteers, research projects, and assisting Mobilization with various tasks relating to application, screening, and training of volunteers and/or candidates. (Full-time position)
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries — Child Sponorship Administrative Assistant (Part-time temporary)
Office: Global Mission
Ministry: Nazarene Compassionate Ministries
Title: Child Sponsorship Administrative Assistant
Description: Responsibilities for this position include processing child sponsorship mail, sponsorships, NCM mailings, and child sponsorship packets. (Temporary, 20 hrs/wk)
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries — Computer Programming Coordinator (Full-time)
Office: Global Mission
Ministry: Nazarene Compassionate Ministries
Title: Computer Programming Coordinator
Description: Responsibilities for this position include leading NCM's development team in developing and maintaining NCM's Web applications, systems, and websites. (Full-time position)
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries — Donor Strategist (Full-time)
Office: Global Mission
Ministry: Nazarene Compassionate Ministries
Title: Donor Strategist
Description: Under oversight of the director of development, this position is responsible for fundraising through building partnerships and donor/sponsor engagement and communication, including managing the research, design, content, and production of NCM materials for information, promotion, and education. (Full-time position)
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries — Donor Relations Administrative Assistant (Full-time temporary)
Office: Global Mission
Ministry: Nazarene Compassionate Ministries
Title: Donor Relations Administrative Assistant
Description: Responsibilities for this position include processing child sponsorship mail, sponsorships, process monies, email/mail profiles and statements, child sponsorship reports, and donor service issues. (Full-time temporary)
Pensions and Benefits — Administrative Assistant (Full-time)
Office: Financial Services
Ministry: Pensions and Benefits
Title: Administrative Assistant
Description: Responsibilities for this position include leading/managing special and cyclical projects primarily within the Benefits Services Area (BSA), providing administrative assistance to the administrative director and other staff-level positions, coordinating the education/training priorities of internal staff as well as plan participants, ensuring that the appropriate resources and support are provided to complete assigned projects, and processing customer service inquiries as needed. (Full-time position)
To obtain additional information, please call 913-577-0500 and ask for Human Resources.
Location of our Positions
The GMC is the administrative hub for the Church of the Nazarene denominational ministries in 159 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, religion, 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 bsikes@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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Discipleship Place offers webinar on sexual addictionLenexa, Kansas
The Discipleship Place will facilitate a webinar titled “Reclaiming Wholeness: Ministry, Discipleship, and Sexually Addictive Behavior,” with Todd Bowman, an associate professor of counseling at Indiana Wesleyan University. Bowman is a Nazarene and an expert in the field of neurobiology and sexual addiction. The webinar will be offered two days, on September 10 at 12 p.m. and September 17 at 7 p.m. CDT, for laity and clergy. To register, visit discipleshipplace.org.
The Church of the Nazarene is a member of the Religious Alliance Against Pornography (RAAP). RAAP was founded because of its members' deep concern about the growing assault of pornography on children and youth, its devastating impact on marriages, and its addictive nature for many. Since the founding of RAAP, alliance members have grown in understanding that not only is pornography a growing problem, but it is directly related to the sexualization of the culture and to sex trafficking.[The Discipleship Place]
Discipleship Place offers webinar on sexual addictionLenexa, Kansas
The Discipleship Place will facilitate a webinar titled “Reclaiming Wholeness: Ministry, Discipleship, and Sexually Addictive Behavior,” with Todd Bowman, an associate professor of counseling at Indiana Wesleyan University. Bowman is a Nazarene and an expert in the field of neurobiology and sexual addiction. The webinar will be offered two days, on September 10 at 12 p.m. and September 17 at 7 p.m. CDT, for laity and clergy. To register, visit discipleshipplace.org.
The Church of the Nazarene is a member of the Religious Alliance Against Pornography (RAAP). RAAP was founded because of its members' deep concern about the growing assault of pornography on children and youth, its devastating impact on marriages, and its addictive nature for many. Since the founding of RAAP, alliance members have grown in understanding that not only is pornography a growing problem, but it is directly related to the sexualization of the culture and to sex trafficking.[The Discipleship Place]
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