SEANBC reopens teaching centerMore than 100 people from six different churches arrived in northern Thailand to celebrate the reopening of the Southeast Asia Nazarene Bible College Maetang Center May 10.
At least a dozen pastors attended, each with a choir team. There were also a total of 19 students who are taking part in the next Pastoral Course of Study class being taught by Thailand District Superintendent Tanongsak Pong-oodta.
SEANBC Chancellor Bill Kwon was present for the celebration and brought a message from 2 Timothy 2:2, “... entrusting to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.”
"This truly set the tone for the reopening of the center as its mission is to train up new leaders, entrusting to them the mission of making Christlike disciples from this generation to the generations to come," said Samuel Yangmi, a missionary to Thailand.
Asia-Pacific Regional Director Mark Louw also anticipates the impact the reopening will have.
“I’m enthusiastic and optimistic about the future of the church in Thailand, specifically in this instance in northern Thailand as a result of the reopening of the teaching center,” he said.[Church of the Nazarene Asia-Pacific Region]
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Myanmar, Asia-Pacific Region
Myanmar children learn about God through summer camp
More than 200 children in northern Myanmar recently heard the gospel through a summer English program.
The International English Language Center summer program was started three years ago and is led by Ro Ding Liana, a Nazarene elder and academic dean of Southeast Asia Nazarene Bible College.
Over the last three public school summer holidays, seven classes were prepared according to the age of the students and their grades. The classes focus on English and mathematics with morning and evening devotions led by one of the pastors. These times of devotion included praise and worship, group songs, acting, Bible recitation, solos, choir, visual presentations, and preaching and teaching of the Word.
“The Nazarene message of holiness has been planted in the lives of these children every day,” Liana said.
More than 12 ethnic groups of varied religious backgrounds from 15 different areas live, learn, and praise together during these summer sessions. Making Christlike disciples in the nations was the goal this year, helping the children as they grow physically, mentally, and spiritually.
“I consider children [a] reward from God," Liana said. "They are very much loved by Jesus Christ, for they belong to the kingdom of God.”[Church of the Nazarene Asia-Pacific Region]Read more
Glasgow, Scotland
Scotland church takes a risk
How do we decide it’s time to act? When is the moment we step out in faith in a new direction, and how do we know it will be worthwhile? And what if we fail?
Clive Tutty, pastor of the Uddingston Church of the Nazarene just outside of Glasgow, Scotland, recently took a step out in faith with his congregation, but their story isn’t what you might expect to hear. They spent over four months planning, praying, weighing the costs, assessing the risk, and then they did something bold: they moved their Sunday morning service to a cinema.
“We’ve been toying with the idea of going somewhere novel, someplace new,” says Pastor Tutty.
For the rest of the story, see Engage magazine.
Scotland church takes a risk by Ted Voigt
How do we decide it’s time to act? When is the moment we step out in faith in a new direction, and how do we know it will be worthwhile? And what if we fail?
Myanmar, Asia-Pacific Region
Myanmar children learn about God through summer camp
More than 200 children in northern Myanmar recently heard the gospel through a summer English program.
The International English Language Center summer program was started three years ago and is led by Ro Ding Liana, a Nazarene elder and academic dean of Southeast Asia Nazarene Bible College.
Over the last three public school summer holidays, seven classes were prepared according to the age of the students and their grades. The classes focus on English and mathematics with morning and evening devotions led by one of the pastors. These times of devotion included praise and worship, group songs, acting, Bible recitation, solos, choir, visual presentations, and preaching and teaching of the Word.
“The Nazarene message of holiness has been planted in the lives of these children every day,” Liana said.
More than 12 ethnic groups of varied religious backgrounds from 15 different areas live, learn, and praise together during these summer sessions. Making Christlike disciples in the nations was the goal this year, helping the children as they grow physically, mentally, and spiritually.
“I consider children [a] reward from God," Liana said. "They are very much loved by Jesus Christ, for they belong to the kingdom of God.”[Church of the Nazarene Asia-Pacific Region]Read more
Glasgow, Scotland
Scotland church takes a risk
How do we decide it’s time to act? When is the moment we step out in faith in a new direction, and how do we know it will be worthwhile? And what if we fail?
Clive Tutty, pastor of the Uddingston Church of the Nazarene just outside of Glasgow, Scotland, recently took a step out in faith with his congregation, but their story isn’t what you might expect to hear. They spent over four months planning, praying, weighing the costs, assessing the risk, and then they did something bold: they moved their Sunday morning service to a cinema.
“We’ve been toying with the idea of going somewhere novel, someplace new,” says Pastor Tutty.
For the rest of the story, see Engage magazine.
Scotland church takes a risk by Ted Voigt
How do we decide it’s time to act? When is the moment we step out in faith in a new direction, and how do we know it will be worthwhile? And what if we fail?
Clive Tutty, pastor of the Uddingston Church of the Nazarene just outside of Glasgow, Scotland recently took a step out in faith with his congregation, but their story isn’t what you might expect to hear. They spent over four months planning, praying, weighing the costs, assessing the risk, and then they did something bold: they moved their Sunday morning service to a cinema.“We’ve been toying with the idea of going somewhere novel, someplace new,” says Pastor Tutty. The cinema turned out to be a possibility. They started with a trial run and after advertising widely they began moving their worship service to the cinema on a once-a-month basis. They hoped a change of venue might reach the generations their congregation was currently missing.
Because of the risks and costs involved, the bar for success was fairly high.
“We need to see 100 new people on the first day. That would be the sign that this would really work.”
On the day of the first cinema service, the Uddingston church arrived, along with two other local congregations, the Viewport and Twechar churches. Some required transportation as they typically walked to worship, and some didn’t make the journey to the new location at all.
“That first day in October, no new people came. None at all, it was just ourselves,” Tutty says. “Even some of my own people didn’t come.” But the service went on, with about 25 faithful gathered in the cinema.
“We enjoyed the service, and the important thing was we were trying something. If people didn’t come, we couldn’t control that. We had done everything we could do.”
This is not a story of staggering numbers in attendance. This is a story of daring to try, about boldly going beyond the church doors, and refusing to see the outcome as failure.
“In a nutshell, I would say, we thought about it, we calculated, we prayed, we set out a price and the number of weeks we would do it. In the end it didn’t work, and no one was discouraged.”
Pastor Tutty and his congregation may not have attained the results they hoped for, but they don’t seem to regret taking the opportunity to do something new.
“We enjoyed the service, and the important thing was we were trying something. If people didn’t come, we couldn’t control that. We had done everything we could do.”
This is not a story of staggering numbers in attendance. This is a story of daring to try, about boldly going beyond the church doors, and refusing to see the outcome as failure.
“In a nutshell, I would say, we thought about it, we calculated, we prayed, we set out a price and the number of weeks we would do it. In the end it didn’t work, and no one was discouraged.”
Pastor Tutty and his congregation may not have attained the results they hoped for, but they don’t seem to regret taking the opportunity to do something new.
“It takes a lot of energy out of you doing something like this, mentally and physically. After that, we rested for a bit, and we are now looking at new ways to reach out. But we’ve all been encouraged by it really.”
The British Isles North District, where Uddingston is located, is striving to embrace a culture where churches and leaders dare to dream of what God can do, and are willing to take risks to pioneer new, creative expressions of church, and reach their communities in innovative ways. Uddingston certainly exemplifies this new attitude toward taking risks. Tutty reported at the recent assembly about the cinema outreach effort, and was praised at the assembly for his church’s willingness to try something new. And even though they didn’t see the outcomes they hoped for, he says that receiving permission, even permission to fail, was an important motivating factor in their planning process.
Success is a relative term, and when a church is willing to seek out new expressions of corporate worship in their community, simply trying feels like success.[Ted Voigt is a writer and full time missionary with the Church of the Nazarene working in Wicklow, Ireland along with his wife Sarah and their kids.]Read more
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Banmai Maekon, Thailand
Northern Thailand District families gather for camp
The Northern Thailand District recently finished its biennial Nazarene Family Camp. Hundreds of Nazarenes from 17 churches gathered March 28 to 31 in the Banmai Maekon village to celebrate their common bond in Christ.
Missionaries Collin and Shireen Elliot were the keynote speakers and shared messages on holiness. Attendees expressed great joy in hearing the teaching on entire sanctification as they had never heard it before and found it practical for their daily lives.
During the afternoons, Shireen met with the women and brought messages from the Bible. This was the first time the women’s group had a special speaker and they did not want the meetings to end.
One of the meeting’s highlights was the celebration of the baptism of 11 believers.
"This truly brought joy to the week as these new believers celebrated their commitment to Christ," said Sam Yangmi, a missionary to Thailand.
Special music groups from Myanmar and Thailand joined the Lahu choir groups from each village, making the atmosphere more festive.
The district Nazarene Youth International also conducted their meeting in the church under the supervision of 10 Bible college students who volunteered to lead the youth groups.
As the camp came to a close, district and local churches raised $7,428 for the event.
“This is one way we are learning to make Christlike disciples among our Lahu people,” District Superintendent Lasoe said.
Lasoe extends heartfelt gratitude on behalf of the Northern Thailand District for those who prayed for the success of the event and for the generosity of those who contributed.[Church of the Nazarene Asia-Pacific Region]Read more
Mesoamerica
Global Ministry Center
Flags of the Nations: Suriname
The Suriname flag's main colors — green, white, and red — represent fertility, justice/freedom, and renewal, respectively. The gold star symbolizes unity, referencing the previous flag with a star for each ethnic group.
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: Suriname
The Church of the Nazarene officially entered Suriname in 1984.
Suriname had a population of 579,633 in 2015. That same year, Suriname reported 10 Churches of the Nazarene, six of which had been officially organized. Suriname has 1,948 total members.
Located on the Mesoamerica Region, Suriname is a Phase 1 district. For more information about the Mesoamerica Region, visit mesoamericaregion.org.
* = The weekly highlighted flag is raised on the middle of three poles in compliance with U.S. government protocols. It flies to the left of the GMC host-nation United States flag, which flies above the host-state flag of Kansas. The Christian flag flies on the third pole.
The Global Ministry Center is the mission and service hub of the Church of the Nazarene.Read more
Bethany, Oklahoma
SNU selects provost
During the May Southern Nazarene University Board of Trustees meeting, President Loren Gresham announced Melany Kyzer was appointed provost. Kyzer has served as chief academic officer at SNU since July 2013.
She is a 28-year member of the SNU campus community. Since 2011, Kyzer has served as the dean of the College of Humanities in addition to teaching in the Speech Communication Department since 1998.
Prior to teaching, she worked in numerous roles in the Office of Student Development, starting in 1985. Those positions include director of housing, director of Academic Services, director of Community Life, and resident director.
Kyzer graduated from Oklahoma City University (OCU) in 2008 with her Juris doctor. She also holds a Master of Arts in communication education degree from SNU and a Bachelor of Science in biology education from Bethany Nazarene College (now SNU).
Her scholastic honors include SNU Manager of the Year (1992), OCU CALI Award (2004, 2007), OCU Dean’s List (2007), and the SNU Outstanding Alumni Award (2009).
Kyzer's additional positions at SNU include spiritual development leader, advisor for the student-run yearbook and newspaper, professional and graduate studies curriculum writer, new student-faculty mentor, a member of the SNU School of Education Bias Review Committee, an online instructor, a SNU School for Children board member, and a pre-law advisor.
Outside of the university, Kyzer is a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the National Communication Association, and Bethany First Church of the Nazarene. She is also currently the executive director of the Oklahoma Speech Theatre & Communication Association.[Southern Nazarene University]
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Nashville, Tennessee
Trevecca alum wins UFC heavyweight title
His name may be difficult to pronounce, but Stipe Miocic might be the most well-known student to walk the Trevecca Nazarene University campus.
The former Trevecca baseball player is the new UFC heavyweight champion. He defeated Fabricio Werdum in Curitiba, Brazil, May 14 to win the title. The fight headlined UFC 198 and was scheduled to go five rounds. Miocic won in the first round.
The championship drew a crowd of 45,207, making it the third biggest event in UFC history. Thousands more around the world tuned in to watch on Pay-Per-View.
Since his victory, Miocic has been featured on television shows such as ESPN’s SportsCenter. Celebrities, including Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, and sports teams like the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers, MLB’s Cleveland Indians, and the NFL’s Cleveland Browns have tweeted their congratulations to the Cleveland native.
At Trevecca, Miocic was a well-liked student majoring in communication studies. As a member of the baseball team, he hit .344 with seven home runs in his senior year and helped the university win the 2005 TranSouth Athletic Conference regular season and tournament titles.
“Stipe came down to get more exposure in hopes of getting drafted or continuing his baseball career professionally,” said Luke Brown, a former Trevecca pitcher and Miocic's teammate. “He was friends with Brad Coon, who was from the Cleveland area as well. Stipe was a great baseball player, had some power at the plate, was a solid defender at third base, and his athleticism was off the charts for his size.”
Moicic made his MMA debut in 2010 and showed signs of early promise in the UFC. Brown says Miocic’s teammates also saw that promise and joked with him about it.
“We would joke with him in the locker room about his UFC ability,” Brown said. “Not only because of his wrestling background, but also because he has to be the most high-energy player and person I have ever been around.”
Miocic, who transferred to Trevecca from Cleveland State where he played baseball and wrestled, is quick to discuss on social media how he enjoyed his time at Trevecca. In addition to his UFC success, he is also a paramedic and firefighter outside of his hometown in Cleveland, Ohio.
According to his former teammate, there’s no reason to be surprised by Miocic’s success.
“Anyone who was a teammate of his isn’t surprised by his success,” Brown said. "He was one of the most genuine guys on the team. He would give you the shirt off his back. That is one reason it is so awesome to see him succeed.”[Trevecca Nazarene University]Read more
In Memoriam: May 20, 2016
In Memoriam
The following is a weekly listing of Nazarene ministers and leaders who recently went home to be with the Lord. Notices were received May 16-20, 2016.
Thomas Ammons, 96, of Pampa, Texas, passed away May 2. He was a lifetime member of Pampa First Church of the Nazarene, where he served in many capacities as a layman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Earnestine (Black) Ammons, in 2000.
James Hicks Jr., 78, of Thomasville, North Carolina, passed away May 14. He was a minister, previously serving in North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his wife, S. Dianne Hicks, in 2012.
Gilbert Hockett, 74, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away May 14. He was a retired minister, serving in Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Iowa. He is survived by his wife, Carol Hockett.
Lawrence Huddleston, 92, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away April 29. He was a retired minister, serving in Ohio and West Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Huddleston.
Clarence Zile, 80, of Sinking Spring, Ohio, passed away May 14. He was a retired minister, serving in Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Zile.
For previous editions of In Memoriam, see the "Passings" section by clicking here.
Note: Please join us in prayer for the families who have lost loved ones. Click on names for full stories, funeral information, local online obituaries, and/or guest books (if available). To submit an entry of a minister or church leader, send to news@nazarene.org.[Compiled by NCN News]
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Global praise reports and prayer requests
Recent praise reports and prayer requests from NCN News, Nazarene Missions International, and JESUS Film Harvest Partners include:
PRAISES
JESUS Film - Guatemala
“After the team leader prayed, my heart began to have a normal beat,” said Randy in Guatemala. “I was in a JESUS Film gathering and began feeling discomfort in my heart. I felt terrible and wondered if I should leave the service to get some medical help, but I decided to stay. The leader started talking about God's great power and how He could save a person and heal them too. I believed what I heard. God healed me right then and there. I thank God for what He did for me.”
JESUS Film - Nepal
“They found a tumor in my head,” said a viewer in Nepal. “I was very frightened. As I contemplated surgery, I was invited to a gathering. When I arrived, they were showing the JESUS film. I saw how Jesus healed people and I said, 'Lord, I believe in you. I ask you to heal me in this moment. Here is my life and my heart.' I left the service believing I was saved and healed. A short time later, I went to the doctor and the test results showed the tumor was gone — I was healed! To God be the glory!”
PRAYER REQUESTS
Fort McMurray fire
Ambrose University recently hosted more than 600 people who were forced to evacuate from their homes due to the Fort McMurray fire in Alberta, Canada. The fire has destroyed more than 1,633 square miles, causing more than 9 billion in damage and displacing 90,000 people.
South Sudan attack
Earlier this month, more than 200 people were killed in the Gambella Region of Ethiopia during a cross-border raid by the South Sudanese Murle community. According to the BBC, the Nuer ethnic group of South Sudan and Ethiopia were targets of the violence. In addition to the dead, more than 100 people — mostly children — were kidnapped and taken back over the border into South Sudan. Because it borders South Sudan, Gambella is a common place to find South Sudanese refugees. The Church of the Nazarene has a strong presence in this area.
After some time, Nazarene leaders in Ethiopia were able to get into Gambella and assess the situation and how the Church of the Nazarene was affected. Here are their findings:
Total adults dead = 14
Total children dead = 6
Total children abducted = 9
Total adults wounded = 8
Total people with property vandalized and/or stolen = 73
"Please let us lift-up our churches and church members in prayer during this difficult time of unrest and uncertainty. Some families are missing children right now. Let us also pray for other people in that area who are vulnerable to this kind of violence."[Church of the Nazarene Africa]
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For more global concerns and continued requests, see the NMI Prayer Mobilization Line by clicking here or JESUS Film Harvest Partners by clicking here. To share additional praises or prayer requests, please use the comment section below or see the Prayer Mobilization Line's Facebook page.Read more
Human Resources
GMC employment opportunities
The British Isles North District, where Uddingston is located, is striving to embrace a culture where churches and leaders dare to dream of what God can do, and are willing to take risks to pioneer new, creative expressions of church, and reach their communities in innovative ways. Uddingston certainly exemplifies this new attitude toward taking risks. Tutty reported at the recent assembly about the cinema outreach effort, and was praised at the assembly for his church’s willingness to try something new. And even though they didn’t see the outcomes they hoped for, he says that receiving permission, even permission to fail, was an important motivating factor in their planning process.
Success is a relative term, and when a church is willing to seek out new expressions of corporate worship in their community, simply trying feels like success.[Ted Voigt is a writer and full time missionary with the Church of the Nazarene working in Wicklow, Ireland along with his wife Sarah and their kids.]Read more
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Banmai Maekon, Thailand
Northern Thailand District families gather for camp
The Northern Thailand District recently finished its biennial Nazarene Family Camp. Hundreds of Nazarenes from 17 churches gathered March 28 to 31 in the Banmai Maekon village to celebrate their common bond in Christ.
Missionaries Collin and Shireen Elliot were the keynote speakers and shared messages on holiness. Attendees expressed great joy in hearing the teaching on entire sanctification as they had never heard it before and found it practical for their daily lives.
During the afternoons, Shireen met with the women and brought messages from the Bible. This was the first time the women’s group had a special speaker and they did not want the meetings to end.
One of the meeting’s highlights was the celebration of the baptism of 11 believers.
"This truly brought joy to the week as these new believers celebrated their commitment to Christ," said Sam Yangmi, a missionary to Thailand.
Special music groups from Myanmar and Thailand joined the Lahu choir groups from each village, making the atmosphere more festive.
The district Nazarene Youth International also conducted their meeting in the church under the supervision of 10 Bible college students who volunteered to lead the youth groups.
As the camp came to a close, district and local churches raised $7,428 for the event.
“This is one way we are learning to make Christlike disciples among our Lahu people,” District Superintendent Lasoe said.
Lasoe extends heartfelt gratitude on behalf of the Northern Thailand District for those who prayed for the success of the event and for the generosity of those who contributed.[Church of the Nazarene Asia-Pacific Region]Read more
Mesoamerica
Global Ministry Center
Flags of the Nations: Suriname
The Suriname flag's main colors — green, white, and red — represent fertility, justice/freedom, and renewal, respectively. The gold star symbolizes unity, referencing the previous flag with a star for each ethnic group.
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: Suriname
The Church of the Nazarene officially entered Suriname in 1984.
Suriname had a population of 579,633 in 2015. That same year, Suriname reported 10 Churches of the Nazarene, six of which had been officially organized. Suriname has 1,948 total members.
Located on the Mesoamerica Region, Suriname is a Phase 1 district. For more information about the Mesoamerica Region, visit mesoamericaregion.org.
* = The weekly highlighted flag is raised on the middle of three poles in compliance with U.S. government protocols. It flies to the left of the GMC host-nation United States flag, which flies above the host-state flag of Kansas. The Christian flag flies on the third pole.
The Global Ministry Center is the mission and service hub of the Church of the Nazarene.Read more
Bethany, Oklahoma
SNU selects provost
During the May Southern Nazarene University Board of Trustees meeting, President Loren Gresham announced Melany Kyzer was appointed provost. Kyzer has served as chief academic officer at SNU since July 2013.
She is a 28-year member of the SNU campus community. Since 2011, Kyzer has served as the dean of the College of Humanities in addition to teaching in the Speech Communication Department since 1998.
Prior to teaching, she worked in numerous roles in the Office of Student Development, starting in 1985. Those positions include director of housing, director of Academic Services, director of Community Life, and resident director.
Kyzer graduated from Oklahoma City University (OCU) in 2008 with her Juris doctor. She also holds a Master of Arts in communication education degree from SNU and a Bachelor of Science in biology education from Bethany Nazarene College (now SNU).
Her scholastic honors include SNU Manager of the Year (1992), OCU CALI Award (2004, 2007), OCU Dean’s List (2007), and the SNU Outstanding Alumni Award (2009).
Kyzer's additional positions at SNU include spiritual development leader, advisor for the student-run yearbook and newspaper, professional and graduate studies curriculum writer, new student-faculty mentor, a member of the SNU School of Education Bias Review Committee, an online instructor, a SNU School for Children board member, and a pre-law advisor.
Outside of the university, Kyzer is a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association, the National Communication Association, and Bethany First Church of the Nazarene. She is also currently the executive director of the Oklahoma Speech Theatre & Communication Association.[Southern Nazarene University]
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Nashville, Tennessee
Trevecca alum wins UFC heavyweight title
His name may be difficult to pronounce, but Stipe Miocic might be the most well-known student to walk the Trevecca Nazarene University campus.
The former Trevecca baseball player is the new UFC heavyweight champion. He defeated Fabricio Werdum in Curitiba, Brazil, May 14 to win the title. The fight headlined UFC 198 and was scheduled to go five rounds. Miocic won in the first round.
The championship drew a crowd of 45,207, making it the third biggest event in UFC history. Thousands more around the world tuned in to watch on Pay-Per-View.
Since his victory, Miocic has been featured on television shows such as ESPN’s SportsCenter. Celebrities, including Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, and sports teams like the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers, MLB’s Cleveland Indians, and the NFL’s Cleveland Browns have tweeted their congratulations to the Cleveland native.
At Trevecca, Miocic was a well-liked student majoring in communication studies. As a member of the baseball team, he hit .344 with seven home runs in his senior year and helped the university win the 2005 TranSouth Athletic Conference regular season and tournament titles.
“Stipe came down to get more exposure in hopes of getting drafted or continuing his baseball career professionally,” said Luke Brown, a former Trevecca pitcher and Miocic's teammate. “He was friends with Brad Coon, who was from the Cleveland area as well. Stipe was a great baseball player, had some power at the plate, was a solid defender at third base, and his athleticism was off the charts for his size.”
Moicic made his MMA debut in 2010 and showed signs of early promise in the UFC. Brown says Miocic’s teammates also saw that promise and joked with him about it.
“We would joke with him in the locker room about his UFC ability,” Brown said. “Not only because of his wrestling background, but also because he has to be the most high-energy player and person I have ever been around.”
Miocic, who transferred to Trevecca from Cleveland State where he played baseball and wrestled, is quick to discuss on social media how he enjoyed his time at Trevecca. In addition to his UFC success, he is also a paramedic and firefighter outside of his hometown in Cleveland, Ohio.
According to his former teammate, there’s no reason to be surprised by Miocic’s success.
“Anyone who was a teammate of his isn’t surprised by his success,” Brown said. "He was one of the most genuine guys on the team. He would give you the shirt off his back. That is one reason it is so awesome to see him succeed.”[Trevecca Nazarene University]Read more
In Memoriam: May 20, 2016
In Memoriam
The following is a weekly listing of Nazarene ministers and leaders who recently went home to be with the Lord. Notices were received May 16-20, 2016.
Thomas Ammons, 96, of Pampa, Texas, passed away May 2. He was a lifetime member of Pampa First Church of the Nazarene, where he served in many capacities as a layman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Earnestine (Black) Ammons, in 2000.
James Hicks Jr., 78, of Thomasville, North Carolina, passed away May 14. He was a minister, previously serving in North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his wife, S. Dianne Hicks, in 2012.
Gilbert Hockett, 74, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away May 14. He was a retired minister, serving in Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Iowa. He is survived by his wife, Carol Hockett.
Lawrence Huddleston, 92, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away April 29. He was a retired minister, serving in Ohio and West Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Huddleston.
Clarence Zile, 80, of Sinking Spring, Ohio, passed away May 14. He was a retired minister, serving in Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Zile.
For previous editions of In Memoriam, see the "Passings" section by clicking here.
Note: Please join us in prayer for the families who have lost loved ones. Click on names for full stories, funeral information, local online obituaries, and/or guest books (if available). To submit an entry of a minister or church leader, send to news@nazarene.org.[Compiled by NCN News]
Read more
Global praise reports and prayer requests
Recent praise reports and prayer requests from NCN News, Nazarene Missions International, and JESUS Film Harvest Partners include:
PRAISES
JESUS Film - Guatemala
“After the team leader prayed, my heart began to have a normal beat,” said Randy in Guatemala. “I was in a JESUS Film gathering and began feeling discomfort in my heart. I felt terrible and wondered if I should leave the service to get some medical help, but I decided to stay. The leader started talking about God's great power and how He could save a person and heal them too. I believed what I heard. God healed me right then and there. I thank God for what He did for me.”
JESUS Film - Nepal
“They found a tumor in my head,” said a viewer in Nepal. “I was very frightened. As I contemplated surgery, I was invited to a gathering. When I arrived, they were showing the JESUS film. I saw how Jesus healed people and I said, 'Lord, I believe in you. I ask you to heal me in this moment. Here is my life and my heart.' I left the service believing I was saved and healed. A short time later, I went to the doctor and the test results showed the tumor was gone — I was healed! To God be the glory!”
PRAYER REQUESTS
Fort McMurray fire
Ambrose University recently hosted more than 600 people who were forced to evacuate from their homes due to the Fort McMurray fire in Alberta, Canada. The fire has destroyed more than 1,633 square miles, causing more than 9 billion in damage and displacing 90,000 people.
South Sudan attack
Earlier this month, more than 200 people were killed in the Gambella Region of Ethiopia during a cross-border raid by the South Sudanese Murle community. According to the BBC, the Nuer ethnic group of South Sudan and Ethiopia were targets of the violence. In addition to the dead, more than 100 people — mostly children — were kidnapped and taken back over the border into South Sudan. Because it borders South Sudan, Gambella is a common place to find South Sudanese refugees. The Church of the Nazarene has a strong presence in this area.
After some time, Nazarene leaders in Ethiopia were able to get into Gambella and assess the situation and how the Church of the Nazarene was affected. Here are their findings:
Total adults dead = 14
Total children dead = 6
Total children abducted = 9
Total adults wounded = 8
Total people with property vandalized and/or stolen = 73
"Please let us lift-up our churches and church members in prayer during this difficult time of unrest and uncertainty. Some families are missing children right now. Let us also pray for other people in that area who are vulnerable to this kind of violence."[Church of the Nazarene Africa]
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Human Resources
GMC employment opportunities
People are our most valued resource. Our committed employees are involved in "Making Christlike Disciples in the Nations" in 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
Global Mission Administration — Administrative Assistant (Full time)
Office: Global Mission
Ministry: Global Mission Administration
Title: Administrative Assistant
Description: The primary objective of this position is to assist in the coordination of communications, strategies, events, and correspondence with the Global Mission Administration team.
USA/Canada Regional Office — Senior Program Assistant (Full time)
Office: Global Mission
Ministry: USA/Canada Regional Office
Title: Senior Program Assistant
Description: This position provides assistance to the USA/Canada Regional Office New Church Development director with event planning, travel arrangements, finance reconciliation, word processing, database maintenance, correspondence, and other tasks as needed.
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.Read more
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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
Global Mission Administration — Administrative Assistant (Full time)
Office: Global Mission
Ministry: Global Mission Administration
Title: Administrative Assistant
Description: The primary objective of this position is to assist in the coordination of communications, strategies, events, and correspondence with the Global Mission Administration team.
USA/Canada Regional Office — Senior Program Assistant (Full time)
Office: Global Mission
Ministry: USA/Canada Regional Office
Title: Senior Program Assistant
Description: This position provides assistance to the USA/Canada Regional Office New Church Development director with event planning, travel arrangements, finance reconciliation, word processing, database maintenance, correspondence, and other tasks as needed.
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.Read more
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nazarene.org/news
news@nazarene.org
Material created and owned by NCN News may be used for church newsletters and bulletins.
The Global Church of the Nazarene Communications Network News
17001 Prairie Star Parkway
Lenexa, Kansas 66220, United States
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