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Budapest, Hungary
Church ministers to refugees stranded in Hungary
This summer, hundreds of thousands of people have fled to Europe to escape violence in Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Many authorities are describing it as the worst refugee crisis since World War II.
In the past few days, the Keleti train station in Budapest, Hungary, has become a focal point of the crisis. More than 2,000 asylum-seekers arrived in Hungary on Monday, double the number in past weeks. Chaos erupted when authorities began allowing many of them, even those without proper documentation, to board trains bound for Germany and then reversed the decision on Tuesday, suspending international services. Authorities in Hungary have attempted to take refugees to a nearby processing center, but most have refused to leave the station.
In the midst of the chaos, the Church of the Nazarene has been quietly ministering to migrant families at Keleti, in partnership with a local volunteer organization called Migration Aid. Families and individuals at the station are receiving food, water, and blankets through the efforts.
“The refugees in Budapest’s Keleti train station know why they left their homes, but they do not understand why they cannot continue their journey to freedom,” said Teanna Sunberg, a Nazarene missionary living in Budapest helping lead the church’s outreach to stranded families. “Many of them have paid for train tickets to Germany or to Austria. Family members wait for them at these western European destinations.”
One refugee told Sunberg, “My three children have not been in school for four years, since the war began. They asked me to take them away from our home in Aleppo [Syria] so that they can go to school.”
Another said, “My husband has been missing for two years. I have two children. The airplanes bombed our house, so my father led our family out of Syria. But we left my mother in Aleppo. She has a heart problem, and she cannot make this dangerous and long journey. I need a home for my children. I need a future.”
Sitting on the ground at the Keleti station, Sunberg listened as a third woman said to her, “Tell the world that in Syria, we are looking for a place where we won’t die.”
How to help
Pray
Pray for wisdom for church leaders in Hungary as they organize outreach ministry to families. Pray for health for stranded children and adults who are sleeping outside in the cold and rain. Pray for the presence of God to be felt and a spirit of peace to reign in the midst of the chaos.
Give
Churches and individuals around the world can support efforts to minister to families stranded in Hungary by giving to the NCM Refugee and Immigrant Support Fund. Donations will be used to meet immediate needs, including food, water, and blankets.
To send donations by mail:
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 125347 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 125347 in the Memo area.
For any other country, give through your local church or district, designating your gift to the NCM Refugee and Immigrant Support Fund.[Church of the Nazarene Central Europe Field]
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Dominica, Mesoamerica Region
NCM center becomes life-saving resource following Tropical Storm Erika in DominicaTropical Storm Erika brought torrential downpours to the island of Dominica August 27, creating massive flooding and mudslides. At least 31 people were killed and 35 people were still missing in the Caribbean nation as of September 4. As many as 20,000 people were affected in the country whose population is only 70,000, according to the UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Hundreds of families' homes were destroyed, and the entire country faces a shortage of safe water. There is also a shortage of food and milk for babies.
The Church of the Nazarene began responding immediately following the mudslides. One church’s basement was used as a storm shelter. A new Nazarene Compassionate Ministries center in Bataca, a community in the country’s Karibe territory, was able to meet needs by providing food.
The center, which was recently built by a Work & Witness team from South Salem, Oregon, Church of the Nazarene, was stocked with dried food goods and medical supplies for disaster situations. When all roads to Bataca were destroyed by the deluge, the NCM center, which was finished August 22, became a life-saving resource.
“We have six churches in six areas in Dominica, but they’re all cut off from each other," Missionary Amanda Pettit said. "The floods wiped out almost every bridge on the island.”
Amanda and Steve Pettit serve together as Nazarene missionaries focused on church development in Dominica and as Work & Witness coordinators for the entire Caribbean Field on the Mesoamerica Region.
The Church of the Nazarene has a total membership in Dominica of about 700 people within six congregations.
Stores are selling out of everything, and bottled water is extremely scarce.
“We have officially heard from all six of our churches,” Steve Pettit wrote in an update, saying all Nazarene members were safe. "However, the reality is that four of our churches have been cut off from any outside help due to dozens of bridges destroyed and roads overtaken by landslides. The churches tell us clean water and food will be the greatest need for them since they have no way of leaving their small communities to buy any.”
The airport in Dominica was badly damaged, so in the first few days after the storm the only way to access the island was by ferry from neighboring Martinique.
This is the runway at the airport. The river was on the other side of the buildings in the background, but it overran its banks and went through these buildings. It even washed a plane out toward the sea.
“The need here is great, and the opportunity for the church to be the church is beyond comprehension,” Steve Pettit said.
Carlos Saenz, director of the Mesoamerica Region, said, “Please pray for us as a church, that we can answer [the needs] in the best possible way.”
“Getting through the next few weeks of clean up is only the beginning,” Steve Pettit said.
How to help
Pray
Pray for church leaders and the Pettit family as they lead the disaster response efforts. Pray for access to food and safe water on the island. Pray for those grieving the loss of loved ones, vulnerable children and families, and churches working to meet the needs in their communities.
Give
Churches and individuals around the world can support disaster response efforts by giving to the Erika Response Fund. Donations will be used to meet immediate needs, including water, food, and shelter, as well as long-term recovery and rebuilding efforts.
To send donations by mail:
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 125334 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 125334 in the Memo area.
For any other country, give through your local church or district, designating your gift to the NCM Erika Response fund.[Nazarene Compassionate Ministries]
Dominica, Mesoamerica Region
NCM center becomes life-saving resource following Tropical Storm Erika in DominicaTropical Storm Erika brought torrential downpours to the island of Dominica August 27, creating massive flooding and mudslides. At least 31 people were killed and 35 people were still missing in the Caribbean nation as of September 4. As many as 20,000 people were affected in the country whose population is only 70,000, according to the UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Hundreds of families' homes were destroyed, and the entire country faces a shortage of safe water. There is also a shortage of food and milk for babies.
The Church of the Nazarene began responding immediately following the mudslides. One church’s basement was used as a storm shelter. A new Nazarene Compassionate Ministries center in Bataca, a community in the country’s Karibe territory, was able to meet needs by providing food.
The center, which was recently built by a Work & Witness team from South Salem, Oregon, Church of the Nazarene, was stocked with dried food goods and medical supplies for disaster situations. When all roads to Bataca were destroyed by the deluge, the NCM center, which was finished August 22, became a life-saving resource.
“We have six churches in six areas in Dominica, but they’re all cut off from each other," Missionary Amanda Pettit said. "The floods wiped out almost every bridge on the island.”
Amanda and Steve Pettit serve together as Nazarene missionaries focused on church development in Dominica and as Work & Witness coordinators for the entire Caribbean Field on the Mesoamerica Region.
The Church of the Nazarene has a total membership in Dominica of about 700 people within six congregations.
Stores are selling out of everything, and bottled water is extremely scarce.
“We have officially heard from all six of our churches,” Steve Pettit wrote in an update, saying all Nazarene members were safe. "However, the reality is that four of our churches have been cut off from any outside help due to dozens of bridges destroyed and roads overtaken by landslides. The churches tell us clean water and food will be the greatest need for them since they have no way of leaving their small communities to buy any.”
The airport in Dominica was badly damaged, so in the first few days after the storm the only way to access the island was by ferry from neighboring Martinique.
This is the runway at the airport. The river was on the other side of the buildings in the background, but it overran its banks and went through these buildings. It even washed a plane out toward the sea.
“The need here is great, and the opportunity for the church to be the church is beyond comprehension,” Steve Pettit said.
Carlos Saenz, director of the Mesoamerica Region, said, “Please pray for us as a church, that we can answer [the needs] in the best possible way.”
“Getting through the next few weeks of clean up is only the beginning,” Steve Pettit said.
How to help
Pray
Pray for church leaders and the Pettit family as they lead the disaster response efforts. Pray for access to food and safe water on the island. Pray for those grieving the loss of loved ones, vulnerable children and families, and churches working to meet the needs in their communities.
Give
Churches and individuals around the world can support disaster response efforts by giving to the Erika Response Fund. Donations will be used to meet immediate needs, including water, food, and shelter, as well as long-term recovery and rebuilding efforts.
To send donations by mail:
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 125334 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 125334 in the Memo area.
For any other country, give through your local church or district, designating your gift to the NCM Erika Response fund.[Nazarene Compassionate Ministries]
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Chiang Mai, Thailand
Southeast Asia NBC elects new chancellorDonghwan "Bill" Kwon was unanimously elected 18 August to serve as chancellor of Southeast Asia Nazarene Bible College.
In his role, Kwon will give leadership and oversight to the academic and fiscal administration, along with overseeing planning and development and curriculum.
“Dr. Bill Kwon is an anointed, gifted, Spirit-filled leader,” said Collin Elliott, interim Southeast Asia field strategy coordinator. “As the chancellor-elect of SEABNC, I am confident that he will propel this institution to new heights in preparing and training ministers 'to make Christlike disciples in the nations.'”
“It is my great honor to serve SEANBC as chancellor," Kwon said. "I began my missionary career as a seminary professor then stepped out onto the frontline mission field as a district superintendent with an obedient heart. During this big transition, the Lord allowed me to have some time to reflect on what Jesus Christ wants his theological institutions to be like. I am praying that the Lord will continue to lead SEANBC to be the foundation for men and women who can, 'go out and make disciples' (Matthew 28: 18-20), as He commanded. Listening to the guidance of the Holy Spirit, I am humbly submitting myself to the leadership of the Southeast Asia Field and the general church. To God be the glory!"
The SEANBC Board of Regents offers warm thanks to David Phillips, Southeast Asia field strategy coordinator, for his service as chancellor over the last three years. Phillips put administrative systems in place that are allowing the school to progress on better footing.
SEANBC welcomes this transition as continuing progress toward developing leaders across Southeast Asia who are moving into leadership roles in their respective countries and satellite campuses.
Bill will continue to serve in his assigned roles on the field in addition to serving as chancellor. For more information on the Kwons, click here.[Church of the Nazarene Asia-Pacific Region]
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Southeast Asia NBC elects new chancellorDonghwan "Bill" Kwon was unanimously elected 18 August to serve as chancellor of Southeast Asia Nazarene Bible College.
In his role, Kwon will give leadership and oversight to the academic and fiscal administration, along with overseeing planning and development and curriculum.
“Dr. Bill Kwon is an anointed, gifted, Spirit-filled leader,” said Collin Elliott, interim Southeast Asia field strategy coordinator. “As the chancellor-elect of SEABNC, I am confident that he will propel this institution to new heights in preparing and training ministers 'to make Christlike disciples in the nations.'”
“It is my great honor to serve SEANBC as chancellor," Kwon said. "I began my missionary career as a seminary professor then stepped out onto the frontline mission field as a district superintendent with an obedient heart. During this big transition, the Lord allowed me to have some time to reflect on what Jesus Christ wants his theological institutions to be like. I am praying that the Lord will continue to lead SEANBC to be the foundation for men and women who can, 'go out and make disciples' (Matthew 28: 18-20), as He commanded. Listening to the guidance of the Holy Spirit, I am humbly submitting myself to the leadership of the Southeast Asia Field and the general church. To God be the glory!"
The SEANBC Board of Regents offers warm thanks to David Phillips, Southeast Asia field strategy coordinator, for his service as chancellor over the last three years. Phillips put administrative systems in place that are allowing the school to progress on better footing.
SEANBC welcomes this transition as continuing progress toward developing leaders across Southeast Asia who are moving into leadership roles in their respective countries and satellite campuses.
Bill will continue to serve in his assigned roles on the field in addition to serving as chancellor. For more information on the Kwons, click here.[Church of the Nazarene Asia-Pacific Region]
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Temple, Texas
Texas church inspires hope in hundreds through special initiative
Temple, Texas
Texas church inspires hope in hundreds through special initiative
For 100 days, members of the Temple, Texas, First Church of the Nazarene set out to be the hands and feet of Jesus under an initiative called 100 Days of Inspiring Hope.
“Inspiring Hope began as a theme and has become a vision for the lost and hurting in our community,” said Darin Pound, senior pastor. “We have challenged our people for 100 days to find ways in which they can inspire the hope of Jesus Christ in the lives of people that they come in contact with.”
The initiative began with a list of 100 suggested items church members could do for family, friends, co-workers, and even strangers they meet in their everyday lives. Suggestions included taking a care package to an Intensive Care Unit waiting room, volunteering to do yard work for a neighbor, or leaving an extra “blessing tip” for a restaurant server.
After completing an Inspiring Hope act, church members were encouraged to give the person an Inspiring Hope card with the logo and a simple note that says "P.S. — There's always hope.”
“There is no information about our specific church or some type of hook to gain their information,” Pound said. “It is just a simple way to offer hope to someone. Our people are instructed to only share about our local church if the individual asks, and many times they do.”
The church received 671 reports of personal contacts church members made in the community.
“The reports from some of the members have been exciting to hear,” Pound said. “There have been many reports of people responding ‘That is just what I needed today.’”
One woman shared that when she gave an extra “blessing tip” and an Inspiring Hope card to her waitress, the waitress sat down at her booth and cried while giving her a hug. Other church members reported a change in their estranged family members or neighbors with whom they didn't get along. A shy church member said she had the courage to approach someone in the card aisle at Walmart “who was hurting” and pray for them.
“Already four other churches have heard about what we describe as a Kingdom Concept and have asked for copies of the documents we have used to carry out this initiative,” Pound said. “We are very excited to share this with anyone who would be interested. The reports are numerous, and we give God praise for allowing us to be a part of His mission to inspire hope.”
To receive resources, contact the church at office@templefirst.com.
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Papua New Guinea, Asia-Pacific Region
Severe drought leaves students without food, limits hospital functions in PNGThe river that feeds Kudjip Nazarene Hospital's hydroelectric dam is significantly low.
Across the highlands of Papua New Guinea, the story is the same: Rain is desperately needed.
For several weeks now, the normally wet, fertile, rainforest of the highlands has been without life-giving rain.
Melanesia South Pacific Field Strategy Coordinator Harmon Schmelzenbach sent the following update to the Asia-Pacific Regional Office September 3:
“Melanesia Nazarene Bible College, with its 128 resident students and their spouses and children, as well as staff and faculty, combined with Melanesia Nazarene Teacher’s College, collectively make for more than 600 residents on campus who are currently being severely affected by an unusual drought in Papua New Guinea. Gardens, which are the main source of food on campus, are mostly destroyed by the drought. Water is at critical levels.”
On September 1, the Simbu/Eastern Highlands District Nazarene Missions International Council arrived with many 10kg rice bags and cases of noodles to be rationed out to students over the next two weeks.
Kudjip Nazarene Hospital, located just 15 minutes from the school, has also been affected by the drought. The adjacent river is extremely low, affecting the hospital's electricity from the hydroelectric plant. Water for drinking, washing, cooking, and hospital functioning is at a minimum.
The hospital staff praised the Lord after receiving a small amount of rain for their rain barrels, but the drought is still severe.
How to help
Churches and individuals around the world can support food relief distributions by giving to the Asia-Pacific Disaster Response Fund through Nazarene Compassionate Ministries.
To send donations by mail:
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, Missour 64184-3116 United States
Be sure to put 1200 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 1200 in the Memo area.
For additional countries, give through your local church or district, designating your gift to the Asia-Pacific Disaster Response Fund.[Church of the Nazarene Asia-Pacific Region]
Papua New Guinea, Asia-Pacific Region
Severe drought leaves students without food, limits hospital functions in PNGThe river that feeds Kudjip Nazarene Hospital's hydroelectric dam is significantly low.
Across the highlands of Papua New Guinea, the story is the same: Rain is desperately needed.
For several weeks now, the normally wet, fertile, rainforest of the highlands has been without life-giving rain.
Melanesia South Pacific Field Strategy Coordinator Harmon Schmelzenbach sent the following update to the Asia-Pacific Regional Office September 3:
“Melanesia Nazarene Bible College, with its 128 resident students and their spouses and children, as well as staff and faculty, combined with Melanesia Nazarene Teacher’s College, collectively make for more than 600 residents on campus who are currently being severely affected by an unusual drought in Papua New Guinea. Gardens, which are the main source of food on campus, are mostly destroyed by the drought. Water is at critical levels.”
On September 1, the Simbu/Eastern Highlands District Nazarene Missions International Council arrived with many 10kg rice bags and cases of noodles to be rationed out to students over the next two weeks.
Kudjip Nazarene Hospital, located just 15 minutes from the school, has also been affected by the drought. The adjacent river is extremely low, affecting the hospital's electricity from the hydroelectric plant. Water for drinking, washing, cooking, and hospital functioning is at a minimum.
The hospital staff praised the Lord after receiving a small amount of rain for their rain barrels, but the drought is still severe.
How to help
Churches and individuals around the world can support food relief distributions by giving to the Asia-Pacific Disaster Response Fund through Nazarene Compassionate Ministries.
To send donations by mail:
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, Missour 64184-3116 United States
Be sure to put 1200 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 1200 in the Memo area.
For additional countries, give through your local church or district, designating your gift to the Asia-Pacific Disaster Response Fund.[Church of the Nazarene Asia-Pacific Region]
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Tuikhin Zang, Myanmar
Myanmar village buried by mud flowMud began flowing through Tuikhin Zang, a village in Kalaymyo Township in eastern Myanmar, August 28. The local Nazarene pastor provided the following report:
There were 180 houses in the village. When the villagers noticed mud flowing inside their village, they began going door-to-door informing one another that they needed to evacuate. Shortly thereafter, the local news was indicating that the entire village was overwhelmed by this mud, destroying almost all of the homes. Only four remained, but even more tragic is that 20 persons were reported missing.
How to help
Pray
Continued prayer is requested for Myanmar, specifically the Kalaymyo region, where there is significant work.
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 additional countries, 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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Tuikhin Zang, Myanmar
Myanmar village buried by mud flowMud began flowing through Tuikhin Zang, a village in Kalaymyo Township in eastern Myanmar, August 28. The local Nazarene pastor provided the following report:
There were 180 houses in the village. When the villagers noticed mud flowing inside their village, they began going door-to-door informing one another that they needed to evacuate. Shortly thereafter, the local news was indicating that the entire village was overwhelmed by this mud, destroying almost all of the homes. Only four remained, but even more tragic is that 20 persons were reported missing.
How to help
Pray
Continued prayer is requested for Myanmar, specifically the Kalaymyo region, where there is significant work.
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 additional countries, 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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Brisbane, Australia
NTC-Brisbane celebrates outgoing principalMore than 120 people celebrated with Bruce and Jacque Allder on August 23 in recognition of Bruce's 17 years of service as principal of Nazarene Theological College–Brisbane.
Regional Education Coordinator John Moore brought greetings from the Asia-Pacific Region and general church leaders and Academic Dean David McEwan remembered the achievements at NTC-Brisbane under Allder’s leadership, as well their many years of shared friendship.
In 1999, NTC-Brisbane offered only one diploma, while today the school provides diploma, bachelor's, master's, research degrees, and doctorates thanks to an association with the Sydney College of Divinity.
The official celebration was followed by an afternoon tea in the student lounge, which was decorated in the colors of Allder’s favorite Australian Football League team, Port Power.
The college board announced that the administration building will be renamed the Allder Administration Building in recognition of Bruce and Jacque’s dedicated years of service. Board of Trustee Chairperson Jenny Warren presented a plaque with the new name to the Allders, which will be installed on the building in the near future. The Board of Trustees also named Allder principal emeritus.[Church of the Nazarene Asia-Pacific Region]
Brisbane, Australia
NTC-Brisbane celebrates outgoing principalMore than 120 people celebrated with Bruce and Jacque Allder on August 23 in recognition of Bruce's 17 years of service as principal of Nazarene Theological College–Brisbane.
Regional Education Coordinator John Moore brought greetings from the Asia-Pacific Region and general church leaders and Academic Dean David McEwan remembered the achievements at NTC-Brisbane under Allder’s leadership, as well their many years of shared friendship.
In 1999, NTC-Brisbane offered only one diploma, while today the school provides diploma, bachelor's, master's, research degrees, and doctorates thanks to an association with the Sydney College of Divinity.
The official celebration was followed by an afternoon tea in the student lounge, which was decorated in the colors of Allder’s favorite Australian Football League team, Port Power.
The college board announced that the administration building will be renamed the Allder Administration Building in recognition of Bruce and Jacque’s dedicated years of service. Board of Trustee Chairperson Jenny Warren presented a plaque with the new name to the Allders, which will be installed on the building in the near future. The Board of Trustees also named Allder principal emeritus.[Church of the Nazarene Asia-Pacific Region]
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South America
Pilar, Argentina
Argentina leaders gather for National Ministries EncounterThe Church of the Nazarene in Argentina, desiring to equip district leaders in every ministry, held the second National Ministries Encounter August 15 to 17 in Pilar, Argentina, for 180 leaders and pastors from the 12 Argentine districts. They were ministered to, trained, and provided with reproducible tools they can use on their districts.
Workshops, plenary sessions, and hands-on activities, along with services and fellowship time, helped participants grow in knowledge and faith. The trainers included regional coordinators Patricia Picavea, Germán Picavea, David González, and Jorge Julca, as well as national coordinators Carlos Radi, Wilmar Rojas, Robin Radi, Jessica Rojas, Marcelo Fretes, and Viviana Pérez.
The event ended when the leaders of each district presented their plan to hold a training event on their respective districts.
While the leaders were being equipped, 12 pastors’ children under the leadership of Jessica Rojas ministered to a group of 76 children and youth. The group also had workshops and games. Church of the Nazarene South America Region]
South America
Pilar, Argentina
Argentina leaders gather for National Ministries EncounterThe Church of the Nazarene in Argentina, desiring to equip district leaders in every ministry, held the second National Ministries Encounter August 15 to 17 in Pilar, Argentina, for 180 leaders and pastors from the 12 Argentine districts. They were ministered to, trained, and provided with reproducible tools they can use on their districts.
Workshops, plenary sessions, and hands-on activities, along with services and fellowship time, helped participants grow in knowledge and faith. The trainers included regional coordinators Patricia Picavea, Germán Picavea, David González, and Jorge Julca, as well as national coordinators Carlos Radi, Wilmar Rojas, Robin Radi, Jessica Rojas, Marcelo Fretes, and Viviana Pérez.
The event ended when the leaders of each district presented their plan to hold a training event on their respective districts.
While the leaders were being equipped, 12 pastors’ children under the leadership of Jessica Rojas ministered to a group of 76 children and youth. The group also had workshops and games. Church of the Nazarene South America Region]
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USA/Canada
Global Ministry Center
Multicultural Ministries forms South Asian Strategic Readiness TeamA new South Asian Strategic Readiness Team was formed during a USA/Canada Multicultural Ministries meeting at the Global Ministry Center August 24 through 26.
Team members Chris Nallan (facilitator), Christabell Selvalingham, Aneel Mall, David Partipathi, and Manoj Ingle worked on the team's vision goals: to identify, develop, and train South Asian leaders and strategize church planting toward the goal of registering 20 congregations by the year 2020. The team's mission states it exists to support and encourage districts, pastors, and leaders to do outreach and make Christlike disciples among first, 1.5, and second South Asian generations.
The SRT identified four areas of implementation: connecting to Christ, connecting to one another as a team, connecting to the USA/Canada Region, and partnering with churches. The members will achieve the first goal through a focused prayer time every third Saturday of the month and with a prayer group. The team will keep in touch through monthly email updates, quarterly conference calls, a yearly meeting, a summit with other pastors and lay people, and a future Facebook page. Working with the USA/Canada Region, the SRT will identify current South Asian churches and leaders, assess, develop, and encourage ministerial preparation for those leaders, and organize training on church planting. The team will partner with individual churches by developing resources to assist in reaching immigrants.
The team members visited the Global Ministry Center with their families.[Multicultural Ministries]
USA/Canada
Global Ministry Center
Multicultural Ministries forms South Asian Strategic Readiness TeamA new South Asian Strategic Readiness Team was formed during a USA/Canada Multicultural Ministries meeting at the Global Ministry Center August 24 through 26.
Team members Chris Nallan (facilitator), Christabell Selvalingham, Aneel Mall, David Partipathi, and Manoj Ingle worked on the team's vision goals: to identify, develop, and train South Asian leaders and strategize church planting toward the goal of registering 20 congregations by the year 2020. The team's mission states it exists to support and encourage districts, pastors, and leaders to do outreach and make Christlike disciples among first, 1.5, and second South Asian generations.
The SRT identified four areas of implementation: connecting to Christ, connecting to one another as a team, connecting to the USA/Canada Region, and partnering with churches. The members will achieve the first goal through a focused prayer time every third Saturday of the month and with a prayer group. The team will keep in touch through monthly email updates, quarterly conference calls, a yearly meeting, a summit with other pastors and lay people, and a future Facebook page. Working with the USA/Canada Region, the SRT will identify current South Asian churches and leaders, assess, develop, and encourage ministerial preparation for those leaders, and organize training on church planting. The team will partner with individual churches by developing resources to assist in reaching immigrants.
The team members visited the Global Ministry Center with their families.[Multicultural Ministries]
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Moving Ministers: August 2015
Compiled by the General Secretary's Office from district reports, Moving Ministers is a monthly listing of Nazarene ministers in new assignments on the USA/Canada Region.
Compiled by the General Secretary's Office from district reports, Moving Ministers is a monthly listing of Nazarene ministers in new assignments on the USA/Canada Region. Moving Ministers: August 2015
Compiled by the General Secretary's Office from district reports, Moving Ministers is a monthly listing of Nazarene ministers in new assignments on the USA/Canada Region.
Roles included in the latest report are pastor and pastoral service. Entries were received from August 1 to August 31, 2015.
To view the August report, click here.
For previous reports, see usacanadanazarene.org.
Moving Ministers As of Tuesday, 1 September 2015 from Saturday, 1 Sugust 2015 to Monday, 31 August 2015
Rev. Matthew L. Alexander from Pastoral Service
Waverly First
Waverly TN
to Student on 8/1/2015
Mid-Atlantic
Glen Burnie MD
Rev. David A. Baker from Pastor
Glasgow First
Glasgow KY
to Pastor on 8/9/2015
Martin's Chapel
Troup TX
Rev. James Daniel Betts from Unassigned
Georgia
McDonough GA
to Pastoral Service on 6/4/2015
Woodstock
Woodstock GA
Rev. Robert Anthony Beville from Pastoral Service
Dodge City
Dodge City KS
to Pastor on 8/16/2015
Bristow
Bristow OK
Rev. Dustin M. Bilbrey from Pastoral Service
Coastal Community
North Port FL
to Pastor on 6/21/2015
Lewisburg First
Lewisburg TN
Rev. L. Andrew Bird from Unassigned
Michigan
Grand Ledge MI
to Pastoral Service on 6/2/2015
Parkersburg Broadway
Parkersburg WV
Rev. Jeffrey Byler from Pastoral Service
Savannah Harvest
Savannah GA
to Student on 6/4/2015
Georgia
McDonough GA
Rev. Rick Carney from Pastoral Service
Gainesville First
Gainesville GA
to Student on 6/4/2015
Georgia
McDonough GA
Rev. Matthew A. Carte from Pastor
Wichita Falls Lakeview
Wichita Falls TX
to Pastor on 8/10/2015
Arlington Community Life
Grand Prairie TX
Rev. Douglas F. Dahms from Student
South Central Ohio
Grove City OH
to Pastoral Service on 8/13/2015
Springfield High Street
Springfield OH
Rev. Oscar Duran-Bravo from Pastor
Lakeside Community Hispanic
Lakeside CA
to Pastor on 8/2/2015
Lakeside Hispanic
Rev. Timothy P. George from Pastor
Siloam Springs
Siloam Springs AR
to Pastoral Service on 7/1/2015
South Portland
South Portland ME
Rev. Joel Gomez from Unassigned
Western Latin American
Santa Fe Springs CA
to Pastoral Service on 6/1/2015
Faithway Fellowship
Colton CA
Rev. Stephen J. Hall from Pastor
Ferry Glen
Colliers WV
to Pastor on 6/21/2015
Newell First
Newell WV
Rev. Joshua A. Haney from Pastoral Service
Waynesboro Community Fellowship
Waynesboro VA
to Pastor on 7/5/2015
Bradford First
Bradford PA
Rev. Aaron T. Horton from Pastoral Service
Dayton Beavercreek
Beavercreek OH
to Pastor on 8/1/2015
Fremont
Fremont NE
Rev. Gregory J. Krauss from Unassigned
Canada Atlantic
Moncton NB Canada
to Pastoral Service on 8/4/2015
London First
London ON Canada
Rev. Reanne N. Krauss from Pastoral Service
Sherwood, PE
Charlottetown PE Canada
Pastoral Service on 8/4/2015
London First
London ON Canada
Rev. Kauri M. Ledford from Student
South Central Ohio
Grove City OH
to Pastoral Service on 7/26/2015
Pataskala
Pataskala OH
Rev. Adam K. Lewis from Pastor
Connecting Pointe
Lincoln NE
to Pastor on 7/26/2015
Decatur First
Decatur IL
Rev. Jim J. Lynch from Pastor
Fort Morgan
Fort Morgan CO
to Pastor on 8/16/2015
Colorado Springs Eastborough
Colorado Springs CO
Rev. Rebecca A. MacLearn from Unassigned
Georgia
McDonough GA
to Pastoral Service on 6/4/2015
Marietta First
Marietta GA
Rev. Kurtis Matheny from Pastoral Service
Mesa First
Mesa AZ
to Pastoral Service on 8/9/2015
Prescott First
Prescott AZ
Rev. Ralph T. Meredith from Pastor
Park Hills
Park Hills MO
to Pastoral Service on 7/15/2015
Monett
Monett MO
Rev. Walter R. Mingledorff from Unassigned
Georgia
McDonough GA
to Pastor on 6/4/2015
Waynesville Trinity
Hortense GA
Rev. Craig F. Neuschwanger from Pastoral Service
Chandler First
Chandler AZ
to Pastoral Service on 7/27/2015
New Life
Queen Creek AZ
Rev. Bruce A. Ratliff from Pastor
Pennsville
Pennsville NJ
to Pastor on 6/21/2015
Royersford
Royersford PA
Rev. Manuel Rodriguez-Salazar from Pastor
Rogers Primera
Rogers AR
to Pastor on 8/1/2015
Houston Oakwood Spanish
Houston TX
Mrs. Cenida E. Suyén from Pastoral Service
Santa Elena Cayo Belize
to Student on 7/30/2015
Colorado
Thornton CO
Rev. Marvin L. Suyén Chon from Pastor
Santa Elena Cayo Belize
to Pastoral Service on 6/14/2015
Colorado Springs Trinity
Colorado Springs CO
Dr. Brian Thomas from Pastor
Ridgefield
Ridgefield WA
to Pastor on 8/1/2015
Nampa First
Nampa ID
Rev. Jonathan E. Trees from Pastoral Service
Lakeland Highland Park
Lakeland FL
to Pastor on 7/4/2015
Nashville Grace
Nashville TN
Rev. Ethan G. Vidjecan from Pastoral Service
Painesville
Painesville OH
to Pastoral Service on 6/28/2015
Galesburg First
Galesburg IL
Rev. Janet J. Walker from Pastoral Service
Columbus Shepherd
Gahanna OH
to Pastoral Service on 7/22/2015
One Hope Community
Columbus OH
Rev. John A. Wildmanfrom Pastor
Tiffin
Tiffin OH
to Pastor on 6/1/2015
Lexington
Lexington OH
Rev. Christopher S. Yocom from Pastor
Aztec
Aztec NM
to Pastoral Service on 6/1/2015
Liberty
Liberty MO
Flags of the Nations: CanadaThe Maple Leaf is a flag consisting of a red field with a white square at its centre, in the middle of which is featured a stylized,
11-pointed, red maple leaf.
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: Canada
The Church of the Nazarene officially entered Canada in 1902.
Canada had a population of 34,834,841 in 2014. That same year, Canada reported 179 Churches of the Nazarene, 158 of which had been officially organized. Canada has 13,033 total members.
Canada has Phase 3 districts and one Phase 1 district. It is a part of the USA/Canada Region. For more information about the USA/Canada Region, visit usacanadanazarene.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.
11-pointed, red maple leaf.
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: Canada
The Church of the Nazarene officially entered Canada in 1902.
Canada had a population of 34,834,841 in 2014. That same year, Canada reported 179 Churches of the Nazarene, 158 of which had been officially organized. Canada has 13,033 total members.
Canada has Phase 3 districts and one Phase 1 district. It is a part of the USA/Canada Region. For more information about the USA/Canada Region, visit usacanadanazarene.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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San Diego, California
PLNU launches community college partnershipsFollowing a weekend of festivities for both new and returning students, classes began on Point Loma Nazarene University's San Diego campus September 1.
The new semester not only welcomes nearly 800 incoming students to the main campus, but also represents a time of growth in the broader university system as a result of new programs in PLNU’s Graduate and Professional Education Programs through the College of Extended Learning.
Over the past several months, PLNU has entered into partnerships with a number of San Diego County’s community colleges to offer bachelor’s degree completion programs across the region. Through each partnership, PLNU is able to serve new populations of students and further meet workforce development needs in the San Diego region and beyond.
“PLNU is a proud partner with our community college network in San Diego County to provide increased access to students across the region who wish to pursue their bachelor’s degree,” said Bob Brower, PLNU president. “These partnerships speak to the collaborative relationships that exist among San Diego’s robust and diverse higher education community and affirms our respective institutions’ commitment to educational quality for the benefit of all students.”
The flagship program offered through the innovative partnerships is the RN to BSN program, which enables community college students who earn an associate degree in registered nursing to earn their Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from PLNU within 15 months — all on their local community college campus. The RN to BSN program is available to students at the following community colleges in the region: San Diego City, Grossmont, Mira Costa, Palomar, and Southwestern colleges.
The partnership at Southwestern College in San Diego’s South Bay is the largest partnership to date, with multiple degree options for students. Students who are accepted into PLNU partnership programs at Southwestern can earn bachelor degrees in nursing, criminal justice, management and relational development, and child and adolescent development without having to leave the community college district.
The prospect of baccalaureate degrees at community colleges in California has been a topic of discussion statewide, even sparking legislation for a limited pilot program beginning in the 2015-2016 academic year. However, only two community college campuses in the San Diego region were approved for a pilot degree program — with none of the degrees being in nursing.
“The desire for increased baccalaureate access across San Diego provided an opportunity for PLNU to meet a presently unmet need,” said Dave Phillips, dean of PLNU’s College of Extended Learning. “PLNU’s long history of collaboration and highly regarded faculty set the framework for these agreements and has led to further expansion across the region.”
According to Phillips, continued growth in PLNU’s Graduate and Professional Education Programs is anticipated during the coming academic year.
“In addition to our partnerships at community college campuses, programs at PLNU’s Mission Valley satellite campus and expanded online programming continue to provide new pathways for students to receive a PLNU education,” Phillips said.
For more information on PLNU’s Graduate and Professional Education Programs, visit gps.pointloma.edu.[Point Loma Nazarene University]
San Diego, California
PLNU launches community college partnershipsFollowing a weekend of festivities for both new and returning students, classes began on Point Loma Nazarene University's San Diego campus September 1.
The new semester not only welcomes nearly 800 incoming students to the main campus, but also represents a time of growth in the broader university system as a result of new programs in PLNU’s Graduate and Professional Education Programs through the College of Extended Learning.
Over the past several months, PLNU has entered into partnerships with a number of San Diego County’s community colleges to offer bachelor’s degree completion programs across the region. Through each partnership, PLNU is able to serve new populations of students and further meet workforce development needs in the San Diego region and beyond.
“PLNU is a proud partner with our community college network in San Diego County to provide increased access to students across the region who wish to pursue their bachelor’s degree,” said Bob Brower, PLNU president. “These partnerships speak to the collaborative relationships that exist among San Diego’s robust and diverse higher education community and affirms our respective institutions’ commitment to educational quality for the benefit of all students.”
The flagship program offered through the innovative partnerships is the RN to BSN program, which enables community college students who earn an associate degree in registered nursing to earn their Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from PLNU within 15 months — all on their local community college campus. The RN to BSN program is available to students at the following community colleges in the region: San Diego City, Grossmont, Mira Costa, Palomar, and Southwestern colleges.
The partnership at Southwestern College in San Diego’s South Bay is the largest partnership to date, with multiple degree options for students. Students who are accepted into PLNU partnership programs at Southwestern can earn bachelor degrees in nursing, criminal justice, management and relational development, and child and adolescent development without having to leave the community college district.
The prospect of baccalaureate degrees at community colleges in California has been a topic of discussion statewide, even sparking legislation for a limited pilot program beginning in the 2015-2016 academic year. However, only two community college campuses in the San Diego region were approved for a pilot degree program — with none of the degrees being in nursing.
“The desire for increased baccalaureate access across San Diego provided an opportunity for PLNU to meet a presently unmet need,” said Dave Phillips, dean of PLNU’s College of Extended Learning. “PLNU’s long history of collaboration and highly regarded faculty set the framework for these agreements and has led to further expansion across the region.”
According to Phillips, continued growth in PLNU’s Graduate and Professional Education Programs is anticipated during the coming academic year.
“In addition to our partnerships at community college campuses, programs at PLNU’s Mission Valley satellite campus and expanded online programming continue to provide new pathways for students to receive a PLNU education,” Phillips said.
For more information on PLNU’s Graduate and Professional Education Programs, visit gps.pointloma.edu.[Point Loma Nazarene University]
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Nashville, Tennessee
Trevecca students serve communityThe words leadership and service are engraved into the stone entrance of Trevecca Nazarene University, but they aren’t just bygones from a time long past.
Instead, they’re reminders to students past and present of the kinds of lives they’re called to live.
“This may be simplifying it too much but it comes down to this: We are called to love one another,” said Tom Middendorf, associate vice president for Academic Services at Trevecca. “We want to teach Trevecca students to be the type of people that think beyond their own needs and look to the needs of others. Our alumni and current students are leaders in this way.”
Trevecca students put these qualities into action August 31 when they took part in New Student Service Day. New students and student leaders spent the morning at community service projects throughout the city, cleaning, organizing, and gardening, among other tasks. While many of the service projects were located at local elementary and high schools, students also worked with community service organizations and ministries. Almost 400 new students and leaders took part in this year’s New Student Service Day.
Most of the service projects were centered in the neighborhoods that surround Trevecca’s campus. University officials hope this experience will spark students’ desire to serve the community throughout their college careers.
“Students spend time getting to know the community partners they’re working with and listen as these partners share the stories of their organizations, then work alongside the students,” said Megan McGhee, coordinator of the freshman year experience at Trevecca. “Students return to campus having learned a little more about their neighbors and how they can continue to be involved in serving throughout their Trevecca experience.”[Trevecca Nazarene University]
Nashville, Tennessee
Trevecca students serve communityThe words leadership and service are engraved into the stone entrance of Trevecca Nazarene University, but they aren’t just bygones from a time long past.
Instead, they’re reminders to students past and present of the kinds of lives they’re called to live.
“This may be simplifying it too much but it comes down to this: We are called to love one another,” said Tom Middendorf, associate vice president for Academic Services at Trevecca. “We want to teach Trevecca students to be the type of people that think beyond their own needs and look to the needs of others. Our alumni and current students are leaders in this way.”
Trevecca students put these qualities into action August 31 when they took part in New Student Service Day. New students and student leaders spent the morning at community service projects throughout the city, cleaning, organizing, and gardening, among other tasks. While many of the service projects were located at local elementary and high schools, students also worked with community service organizations and ministries. Almost 400 new students and leaders took part in this year’s New Student Service Day.
Most of the service projects were centered in the neighborhoods that surround Trevecca’s campus. University officials hope this experience will spark students’ desire to serve the community throughout their college careers.
“Students spend time getting to know the community partners they’re working with and listen as these partners share the stories of their organizations, then work alongside the students,” said Megan McGhee, coordinator of the freshman year experience at Trevecca. “Students return to campus having learned a little more about their neighbors and how they can continue to be involved in serving throughout their Trevecca experience.”[Trevecca Nazarene University]
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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 31 - September 4, 2015.
John Bouldrey, 67, of Liberty, Indiana, passed away September 2. He was a retired minister, serving in Illinois, Missouri, and Indiana. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Bouldrey.
John Bundy, 87, of Bethany, Oklahoma, passed away August 28. He was a longtime member of Port Arthur, Texas, First Church of the Nazarene, where he served as a lay minister. He also served as a board member for the church and on the Houston District Advisory Board, the Southern Nazarene University Board of Trustees, and on the Church of the Nazarene General Board. He is survived by his wife, Margretta (Sanders) Bundy.
Larry Hance, 80, of Beardstown, Illinois, passed away August 30. He was a retired minister and evangelist, serving in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, and Florida. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn (Bridgewater) Hance.
June (Pierce) Harvey, 78, of Winter Garden, Florida, passed away September 1. She was the wife of retired minister Forest Harvey, who served in Kentucky, West Virginia, Tennessee, Indiana, and Ohio.
Theodore Holmquist, 66, of Kalispell, Montana, passed away August 27. He was a retired minister, serving in Minnesota, Montana, and Wyoming. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Holmquist.
Cathy (Weaver) Leonard, 60, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away August 31. She was the wife of minister Donald Leonard, who pastors the Defiance, Ohio, Church of the Nazarene.
David McConnell, 65, of Saratoga, Wyoming, passed away August 27. He was a retired minister and evangelist, serving in Minnesota, Oregon, New Mexico, and Wyoming. He is survived by his wife, Lorrie McConnell.
J. Melton Thomas, 98, of Nampa, Idaho, passed away August 26. He was a retired minister, educator, and evangelist, serving in Texas, Oklahoma, Alaska, Ohio, Washington, California, New Mexico, and Idaho. He was preceded in death by his wife, Letitia (Millerman) Thomas, in April.
Ramon Vanderpool, 91, of Nampa, Idaho, passed away September 1. He was a retired minister, serving in Oregon, Kansas, Washington, and Colorado. He is survived by his wife, Ardeth Vanderpool. Ramon's father was General Superintendent Emeritus D. I. Vanderpool, who served from 1949 to 1964. He passed away in 1988.
J. Timothy White, 64, of Garland, Texas, passed away September 3. He was a minister, serving at Dallas, Texas, Central Church of the Nazarene. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn White. (More information will be posted as it is made available.)
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 31 - September 4, 2015.
John Bouldrey, 67, of Liberty, Indiana, passed away September 2. He was a retired minister, serving in Illinois, Missouri, and Indiana. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Bouldrey.
John Bundy, 87, of Bethany, Oklahoma, passed away August 28. He was a longtime member of Port Arthur, Texas, First Church of the Nazarene, where he served as a lay minister. He also served as a board member for the church and on the Houston District Advisory Board, the Southern Nazarene University Board of Trustees, and on the Church of the Nazarene General Board. He is survived by his wife, Margretta (Sanders) Bundy.
Larry Hance, 80, of Beardstown, Illinois, passed away August 30. He was a retired minister and evangelist, serving in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, and Florida. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn (Bridgewater) Hance.
June (Pierce) Harvey, 78, of Winter Garden, Florida, passed away September 1. She was the wife of retired minister Forest Harvey, who served in Kentucky, West Virginia, Tennessee, Indiana, and Ohio.
Theodore Holmquist, 66, of Kalispell, Montana, passed away August 27. He was a retired minister, serving in Minnesota, Montana, and Wyoming. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Holmquist.
Cathy (Weaver) Leonard, 60, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away August 31. She was the wife of minister Donald Leonard, who pastors the Defiance, Ohio, Church of the Nazarene.
David McConnell, 65, of Saratoga, Wyoming, passed away August 27. He was a retired minister and evangelist, serving in Minnesota, Oregon, New Mexico, and Wyoming. He is survived by his wife, Lorrie McConnell.
J. Melton Thomas, 98, of Nampa, Idaho, passed away August 26. He was a retired minister, educator, and evangelist, serving in Texas, Oklahoma, Alaska, Ohio, Washington, California, New Mexico, and Idaho. He was preceded in death by his wife, Letitia (Millerman) Thomas, in April.
Ramon Vanderpool, 91, of Nampa, Idaho, passed away September 1. He was a retired minister, serving in Oregon, Kansas, Washington, and Colorado. He is survived by his wife, Ardeth Vanderpool. Ramon's father was General Superintendent Emeritus D. I. Vanderpool, who served from 1949 to 1964. He passed away in 1988.
J. Timothy White, 64, of Garland, Texas, passed away September 3. He was a minister, serving at Dallas, Texas, Central Church of the Nazarene. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn White. (More information will be posted as it is made available.)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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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