The Global Church of the Nazarene News: "President to retire" from The Global Church of the Nazarene Communication Network News in Lenexa, Kansas, United States "This week in the Church of the Nazarene..." Volume 1637 for Friday, 16 September 2016Bethany, Oklahoma
SNU president to retire in 2017Loren Gresham announced he will retire July 31, 2017. At that time he will have led Southern Nazarene University as president for 28 years. For the 22 years preceding his presidency, Gresham served SNU in other administrative, teaching, and coaching roles."Linda and I are grateful for the privilege to have served at Southern Nazarene University for these past years," Gresham said. "Our commitment to the mission and our love for the people for whom we have worked and with whom we have served are the hallmarks of our experience here. We have more yet to accomplish and hope that our remaining time of service will be among our most productive."
Loren Gresham came to SNU, then Bethany Nazarene College, in 1967. He became a Fulbright Scholar and was granted leave for the 1970-1971 academic year to do research in New Zealand. Gresham was named provost of the university in 1985, and in 1989 the SNU Board of Trustees elected him to be the institution’s 14th president. He is now the longest-serving president in the history of Southern Nazarene University and also in the history of SNU’s sister Nazarene institutions. Additionally, he’s currently the longest serving president of any college or university in the state of Oklahoma.
“Dr. Gresham’s record of leadership at SNU is unsurpassed,” said Brad Moore, chair of the SNU Board of Trustees. “He leads with wisdom, passion, and vision. Both he and Linda care deeply about SNU’s students, faculty, staff, and constituents. That’s evident in everything they do.”
During Gresham’s presidency, SNU has had 27 consecutive years of balanced budgets, and last fall’s total enrollment of 2,254 was the all-time high to that point in SNU’s 117-year history.
“When Dr. Gresham retires next July, it will have been 50 years since he arrived here as a young political science professor," said Terry Rowland, the board’s vice chair. "And in the years he’s served as president, about 36,000 degrees have been earned at SNU. That means nearly 80 percent of all degrees granted by SNU since the school’s founding in 1899 have been granted under his presidency.”
Gresham served at various times as chair of the Board of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, comprised of nearly 250 member and affiliate institutions, and as chair of the Council of Presidents of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. No stranger to athletics, he was the head coach of the SNU men’s basketball team that won the 1981 NAIA National Championship.
Gresham is an inductee in the Oklahoma Higher Education Hall of Fame and was named to the 2014 class of Most Admired CEOs in Oklahoma City. He has served on the boards of the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce, and Integris Baptist Medical Center.
“Dr. Gresham confidentially informed the SNU Board of Trustees last May of his retirement plans,” Moore said. “We immediately initiated steps to ensure strong presidential transition. That’s clearly a top priority in the year ahead, but the board’s support for Dr. Gresham’s leadership will continue unabated throughout the coming year, as well. Together we’ll energetically pursue both existing and new initiatives to make 2016-2017 a great year for SNU.”[Southern Nazarene University]
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Kyiv, Ukraine
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Kyiv, Ukraine
Healthy relationships build healthy communities in UkraineCan – or should – Christians do non-evangelistic events for the community?This was the question the leaders of Kyiv First Church of the Nazarene discussed as they planned an event together with Kirche in Aktion (KiA), a Nazarene church in Frankfurt, Germany.
About three years ago, Kyiv First Church moved to another part of the city and it took a while to find ways to connect with the new community. In 2015, a group from KiA came to help with construction on the church, but besides helping with physical construction, they also noticed they could help the congregation build relationships with people outside of the church.
In Frankfurt, leaders of Kirche in Aktion (Church in Action) center their calling and activities around their dream: bringing and witnessing “Heaven on Earth.” It was this dream that motivated them to start reaching beyond their city by sending teams all over the world to serve people.
This summer, KiA sent out 10 teams.
“Serving others is one of the most important tasks and most fulfilling tasks for the follower of Christ,” said Robert Stößer, project manager for KiA. “Whenever we serve and think more of the needs of others than our own, we grow spiritually, emotionally, and mentally.”
The KiA team joined forces with Kyiv First Church to serve their community through a series of seminars on marriage. Then it was decided to widen the topic to a more universal concept: Healthy families make healthy communities.
Each night’s seminar focused on various themes related to relationships: non-violent and effective communication, conflict resolution, building a strong marriage, etc. The presentations were followed either by a question and answer time or a discussion among a panel of speakers who shared their own experiences and tips on how to handle challenges and problems.
“No matter which country you’re from, we all want to be loved and to love," said Sabine Wolf, a KiA team member. "However, being married is not always that easy. Sometimes we have to work a lot on our relationships. It was amazing to see all the people who came to the meetings with a desire to have healthy relationships in life and I personally have learned a lot during these seminars as well.”
It was decided not to brand these events as being sponsored by a church group because in Ukraine, where there is currently an abundance of false religious teachings, people are wary of some events.
The main purpose of these events was to meet the community and establish relationships first, being Christ to these people instead of simply telling them about Him.
“Since we’ve been working on ways to meet more people and to make a positive impact on our surrounding community, this was a great project to try,” said Sylvia Cortez Masyuk, an attendee at Kyiv First and Ukraine Learning Center coordinator (European Nazarene College).
While looking for a place to host the events, Kyiv First Church contacted a large, gated community complex within walking distance from the church. The idea was not only to offer free seminars, but to also partner with a local coffee house that would provide coffee and snacks and to meet residents, business owners, and employees.
“This project was our first event with this community and we look forward to partnering with them again in the future. We were also able to make great and lasting connections. We are so thankful for our KiA team and the lasting impact they are helping us make here in Kyiv,” said Cortez Masyuk.
The events turned out to be an interesting mix of serious, deep talks and moments of laughter when the speakers, as well as people from the audience, gave insight into their own relationship struggles, some of which could be quite amusing.
“We look back on a week of meetings with honest sharing of more or less intimate details of our own lives as married or unmarried [people] and were received with great hospitality and gratitude of providing a space in which insights and maybe even solutions to conflicts could be gained in the end," Stößer said. "Our team felt enriched by all the wonderful moments of trust and friendship that we experienced during our stay. We are very thankful to the amazing people who supported us every day from morning until night and made us feel at home in a way that cannot be put into words.”[Church of the Nazarene Eurasia Region]
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Malawi leaders equipped, challenged at PALCONNearly 150 Malawi pastors and leaders from the Church of the Nazarene's five districts gathered for the Pastors and Leaders Conference (PALCON), themed "Prepare the Way of the Lord."Invited guests included Africa South-East Field Strategy Coordinator Paul Mtambo, Africa South Field Strategy Coordinator Mashangu Maluleka, Africa South-East Field education coordinators Gary and Penny Sidle, evangelist Larry Leckrone, and Africa Region Finance Coordinator David Allen.
Each guest covered a variety of topics that were timely for Malawi and the church, including leadership lessons, church growth and development, stewardship, the call and role of an evangelist, reaching cities for Christ, and the process of making disciples.
Maluleka challenged participants each evening with his preaching. He communicated and expounded on the Word of God in the Africa way, preaching the holiness message and helping the people understand sanctification in their context. After the preaching, the altar was full of people presenting their burdens to God and renewing their relationship with God.
On the last day, Mtambo served Communion to all participants, including the guests.
Attendees thanked the organizing committee and testified that the conference was one of the best in the country and their lives were equipped and challenged.[Church of the Nazarene Africa Region via Out of Africa]
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Flags of the Nations: ChileThe red stripe represents the blood of patriots who fought for Chile's independence. The white stripe symbolizes the snow of the Andes Mountains; while the blue stripe represents the sky. The star on the flag stresses the fact that Chile is a Unitarian republic, and not a federal republic. The Chilean flag was adopted on October 18, 1817, making it one of the oldest flags in the world. Chile gained independence from Spain on February 12, 1818. (worldflags101.com)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: Chile
The Church of the Nazarene officially entered Chile in 1962.
Chile had a population of 17,508,260 in 2015. That same year, Chile reported 64 Churches of the Nazarene, 56 of which have been officially organized. Chile has 2,843 total members.
Located on the South America Region, Chile has three Phase 2 districts and one Phase 1 district. For more information about the South America Region, visit samnaz.org.
* = The weekly highlighted flag is raised on the middle of three poles in compliance with U.S. government protocols. It flies to the left of the GMC host-nation United States flag, which flies above the host-state flag of Kansas. The Christian flag flies on the third pole.
The Global Ministry Center is the mission and service hub of the Church of the Nazarene.
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USA/Canada
Bourbonnais, Illinois
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USA/Canada
Bourbonnais, Illinois
Illinois pastor remembered for his ‘outpouring of love’; celebration of life to be live streamedEdward "Ed" Heck, senior pastor of Kankakee, Illinois, First Church of the Nazarene and an adjunct professor at Olivet Nazarene University, passed away September 6. He was 62. Cindi Schimmelpfennig, executive pastor of Family Life Ministries at Kankakee First Church, told the Daily Journal Heck helped coach his church's team to victory at the National Nazarene Softball TournamentSeptember 5 in Springdale, Ohio.
"He felt wonderful," she said. "He was staying overnight to rest for the trip home."
Heck, who was recently diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer, became extremely ill that evening and died the next day after being admitted to the ICU, according to a Facebook post from the church.
He became the senior pastor at Kankakee First Church in 2000.
"He really cared about the city of Kankakee and backed it up with action," said fellow Kankakee pastor Ken Tueck, who leads Life Compass Church. "He had an outpouring of love. Not just for the church but for humanity."
Heck was also an adjunct professor of leadership at his alma mater, Olivet Nazarene University.
In 2014, Heck received a Ministerial "O" Award from the university.
"Dr. Ed Heck is one who lives out what it means to be an Olivetian and a minister of the gospel," Olivet President John Bowling said in a 2014 press release about the award. "His service for our Lord in the global Church marks him as a good and faithful servant. This award is one small way to recognize the great impact of his dedicated service."
Heck previously served at churches in Morenci, Michigan; Flint, Michigan; Vicksburg, Michigan, and Vandalia, Ohio, and was the Chicago Central district secretary for 12 years. He served on the Future of the Church Commission for General Assembly, as well as on other boards and committees for the global Church of the Nazarene.
In addition to a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Literature from Olivet, he held a Master of Divinity from Nazarene Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen, and a daughter, Alea.
"Let me declare it while I still have the ability to do so: I am right with God, I am right with things, and I’ve put things right with others," Heck wrote in a blog post September 5.
Visitation for will be held September 16 at Kankakee First Church of the Nazarene from 3 to 8 p.m. A celebration of life service will be September 17 at Kankakee First Church of the Nazarene at 11 a.m. with General Superintendent David W. Graves officiating.
There will be no visitation on Saturday. The church will provide a lunch immediately following the celebration service for all in attendance. Interment rights will take place at a later time.
The Heck family asks that family and friends wear cheerful clothing to the celebration service. To watch the celebration of life service via live streaming, click here.
Prayer is requested for the Heck and Kankakee First Church families.
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Olathe, Kansas
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Olathe, Kansas
MNU receives $4.1M from donated land's saleMidAmerica Nazarene University announced that a portion of the assets from the estate of Edgar (Class of 1972) and Maron (Lorimer) Moore sold at auction September 13. The sale of nearly 1,400 acres of farmland in Henry County, Missouri, in six separate tracts, brought the university $4.1 million.The estate gift, in excess of $9 million, represents the largest one-time gift from an alumnus in the 50-year history of MNU, according to MNU President David Spittal.
“We are so grateful for the vision of Edgar and Maron Moore and what their generous gift of land and other assets will do now and in the future at MNU,” Spittal said. “The Moores’ great passion was to help educate young people. Due to their foresight, this legacy will live on at our university.”
Kevin Borger (left) and Dave Webb take bids at the land auction.The auction was held at the Benson Community Center in Clinton, Missouri, by Webb & Associates. Attendees numbered more than 100 and 25-30 pre-qualified buyers were there to bid on the property. Dave Webb, principal of the firm and an MNU alum, marketed and sold the property, assisted by alumnus and auctioneer Kevin Borger. Both Webb and Borger spent months in preparation for the sale, marketing the property through national advertising and personal solicitation. In addition, both alums chose to donate their commission on the sale to MNU, helping the university realize the greatest gain on the sale of the property.
Jon North, vice president for University Advancement, expressed his gratitude to the auctioneers for their dedication to the university.
“Through the work of Dave Webb and Kevin Borger, we feel the land brought the highest, best dollar it could have for the university,” North said. “We appreciate their commitment to the university and the fact that the Lord brought the right buyers and sellers together for this event.”
Edgar and Maron MooreEdgar and Maron Moore cultivated a rich relationship with MNU during their lifetimes. The Olathe-area natives were known for their generosity, especially to educational institutions. In 1972, Edgar graduated from MNU having completed his bachelor’s degree at age 62. He later ran for and was elected to the Kansas State House of Representatives.After Maron’s career in public education, she engaged in a wide variety of civic, charitable, and social organizations. During this period, having observed the needs of troubled youth and broken families, the Moores became convinced they needed to help solve the challenges of future generations by investing in youth and education.
Together they donated more than $1 million to Kansas 4-H and to the Clovia Scholarship House at Kansas State University. After Edgar’s death in 1991, Maron continued their philanthropy with significant contributions to various local projects and organizations, including Johnson County Community College. Their estate planning and gift to MNU represented the culmination of their lives of service and giving to ensure quality education in the state of Kansas.
An often-quoted Johnson's County Gazette statement from Edgar gives the best insight into the Moores’ desire to invest in Christian higher education at MNU.
“I like to look at the lights on the campus of MidAmerica and wonder just how far those lights are really shining. They go far from the Olathe community into dark places of the world and they bring light and hope. It is up to us to help them shine.”
Remaining portions of Edgar and Maron Moore’s gift will be distributed to the university in the next six months, pending the final probate of the estate.[MidAmerica Nazarene University]
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In Memoriam
The following is a weekly listing of Nazarene ministers and leaders who recently went home to be with the Lord. Notices were received September 12-16, 2016.
David Blum, 91, of Tillamook, Oregon, passed away September 9. He was a retired minister, serving in Alberta, Oregon, Saskatchewan, and Washington. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Blum, in 2013.
Ralph Foreman, 94, of Fort Pierce, Florida, passed away September 2. He was a retired minister, serving in Illinois and Indiana. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Foreman, in 2010.
Lillian (Nutt) Harris, 89, of Nampa, Idaho, passed away September 14. She was the widow of retired minister Paul Harris, who served in Oregon, Washington, California, and Wyoming. Paul Harris passed away in 2009.
Mary "Virginia" Hernandez, 87, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away September 11. She was the widow of retired minister Martin Hernandez, who served in Texas. Martin Hernandez passed away in 2000.
Dawn Hill, 67, of Watkin's Glen, New York, passed away September 11. She was a retired minister, serving in Maine and New York. She is survived by her husband, Robert Hill Sr.
Ladell Morgan, 100, of Dunedin, Florida, passed away September 6. He was a retired minister and chaplain, serving in Missouri, Illinois, Alabama, and Florida. He was preceded in death by his wife, Naomi.
Frederick Yates of Henrico, Virginia, passed away September 12. He was a minister, serving in Tennessee and Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Yates.
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]
David Blum, 91, of Tillamook, Oregon, passed away September 9. He was a retired minister, serving in Alberta, Oregon, Saskatchewan, and Washington. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Blum, in 2013.
Ralph Foreman, 94, of Fort Pierce, Florida, passed away September 2. He was a retired minister, serving in Illinois and Indiana. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Foreman, in 2010.
Lillian (Nutt) Harris, 89, of Nampa, Idaho, passed away September 14. She was the widow of retired minister Paul Harris, who served in Oregon, Washington, California, and Wyoming. Paul Harris passed away in 2009.
Mary "Virginia" Hernandez, 87, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away September 11. She was the widow of retired minister Martin Hernandez, who served in Texas. Martin Hernandez passed away in 2000.
Dawn Hill, 67, of Watkin's Glen, New York, passed away September 11. She was a retired minister, serving in Maine and New York. She is survived by her husband, Robert Hill Sr.
Ladell Morgan, 100, of Dunedin, Florida, passed away September 6. He was a retired minister and chaplain, serving in Missouri, Illinois, Alabama, and Florida. He was preceded in death by his wife, Naomi.
Frederick Yates of Henrico, Virginia, passed away September 12. He was a minister, serving in Tennessee and Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Yates.
For previous editions of In Memoriam, see the "Passings" section by clicking here.
Note: Please join us in prayer for the families who have lost loved ones. Click on names for full stories, funeral information, local online obituaries, and/or guest books (if available). To submit an entry of a minister or church leader, send to news@nazarene.org.[Compiled by NCN News]
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Human Resources
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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
General Superintendents’ Office — Administrative Assistant (Full time)
Office: General Superintendents’ Office
Title: Administrative Assistant
Description: This position provides administrative support for the General Superintendents’ Office, including travel expense reconciliation, proofreading of correspondence, and credential processing. It also assists with preparation of the annual office budget and monthly reports, as well as events as needed.
Global Mission Administration — Communication Specialist (Full time)
Office: Global Mission
Ministry: Administration
Title: Communication Specialist
Description: The Global Mission communication specialist will contribute insight and support the work of the Global Mission administrative director; help foster collaborative communication efforts between the regions and Global Mission team; advance the implementation and continuous improvement of the Global Mission communication strategy; collaborate on the improvement of existing and the creation of new initiatives, stories, and projects; and participate in and assist in the development of communication procedures and planning of meaningful gatherings for communicators.
Global Mission Office — Social Media and Digital Content Manager (Part-time)
Office: Global Mission
Ministry: Nazarene Compassionate Ministries
Title: Social Media and Digital Content Manager
Description: This position works under the oversight of the director of development and communications manager and is responsible for the execution of social media marketing and communications plans, including developing and executing a comprehensive social media strategy to increase visibility, traffic, engagement, and constituent support. Applicant must have the ability to create excellent content and think strategically about how social media fits within an overall business/ministry marketing strategy.
To obtain additional information, please call 913-577-0500 and ask for Human Resources.
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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.
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The Church of the Nazarene Global Ministry Center offers equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, sex, or veteran status. The Global Ministry Center is an “at will” employer.
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We are a faith-based organization. Acceptance of our Christian Code of Conduct is required and membership in the Church of the Nazarene is required for certain positions. The GMC and applicable remote work sites are smoke-, alcohol-, and drug-free Christian workplaces.
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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.
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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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