Nargiza recalls what it was like to come to Christ in a family that didn't allow her the freedom to explore her faith.
"When I was 9 years old, I was playing with kids in the yard, and someone came up to us and invited us to watch the JESUS film. After we watched the movie, they gave us Christian books and I brought them home. My family told me this was wrong and this couldn’t be my faith. So I had to throw them away.”
Nargiza believes that although her family convinced her to forget what she had seen and learned about Jesus Christ, God remained close to her for the painful years to come.
“When we became older, we noticed that our parents were fighting a lot and finally they got divorced," she said. "So we lived with our dad and our grandparents. My brother was older than me, but my sister was only 5 years old. So I had to take care of her as if I was her mom. It was a really, really hard time in my life because I felt as if no one loved me and no one cared for me.”
When Nargiza was 13, she tried twice to commit suicide by overdosing on strong medicine. Each time, after swallowing the pills, she laid down expecting to fall asleep and then die. But after just 30 minutes, she woke up and was fine.
“I was miserable. I was thinking to myself, ‘Wow, I can’t even kill myself properly.’”
When she was a teenager, a classmate invited Nargiza to attend church with her.
“The first time I came there, I felt love and acceptance,” Nargiza recalls. “And I wanted to go back there every time. I really enjoyed it.”
Nargiza continued going to church where she learned more and more about God and His love for her. In response, at the age of 16 she was ready to give her life to God, and she was baptized. In a culture and a family traditionally following a different religious system, Nargiza’s choice was not understood.
“When my family found out that I became Christian, they were very upset and they forbid me to go to church. My father was even more upset with me than others.”
Only Nargiza’s grandfather supported her decision to follow Jesus.
“He never criticized anyone for their faith, and he told me he was glad I found a true way in my life.
“When I accepted Christ and when I was growing in my faith, He gave me strength to witness to my family and tell them openly I am with Christ and I will never leave Him. When I announced that in my family, I experienced a lot of persecution, especially from my dad.”
Despite the tension and conflict her faith caused in her family, Nargiza felt secure and confident in God’s love for her. That gave her strength to not only continue growing in her faith but to show love and compassion to her family, in spite of their rejection.
“The reason why I wanted to commit suicide [earlier] is because I believed no one loved me. But when I came to Christ, I realized how much He loves me. [So] I didn’t just go to church, I really committed my life to Jesus,” she said.
Later, she studied at and graduated from a Christian seminary. Eventually, Nargiza was ordained in another denomination. Most recently she has been serving in ministry in her Nazarene church.
God used Nargiza’s consistent and faithful witness in her family.
“[After] watching my Christian life for 11 years, my dad accepted Jesus. Through all these years he saw the difference in my life and he said, ‘Yes, I believe there is God.’ The difference between my life before Christ and after I accepted Him is that I have hope. Through all the difficulties, God is with me and I feel His love in my life.” (Church of the Nazarene Eurasia)
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Auckland, New Zealand
NTC-Auckland receives nearly 3,000 books
Nazarene Theological College in Auckland, New Zealand, recently received 88 boxes filled with a total of 2,700 books to help complete the college's much-needed theological library.
"We waited nearly six months for the phone call that said 'Your books are here, and they’ve cleared customs,'" missionary Elizabeth Graham wrote on her blog.
The college, which is an extension site of NTC-Brisbane, started about a year and a half ago to provide accessible Wesleyan-Holiness theological education. At the time, there were no classrooms, equipment, a library, or any students.
Today, there are nearly 50 students studying in English and Samoan, a designated space with video conference equipment, flexible tables and seating, rows of bookshelves, and now plenty of books.
"We owe a huge thanks to MidAmerica Nazarene University, Nazarene Bible College, and some fantastic funding sources that made it possible to send all those books across the ocean," Graham said.
The next step is to catalog the library, combining older books that were already in New Zealand and several thousand books from the NTC-Brisbane library. NTC-Auckland is currently compiling a team of librarians who will catalog, label, and correctly shelve the books in July.
"Books are actually pretty challenging to acquire in New Zealand," Graham said. "A kiwi friend told me today that she had ordered a book from bookdepository.com. It’s the UK version of Amazon and it ships for free worldwide. The only cost is time. It can take two to four weeks to receive your books."
Graham explained that books in New Zealand easily cost at least twice as much as the same books sold in the U.S.
"That makes the shipment of books we’ve just received all the more valuable to us!" she said. (Adapted from Adventure Graham, the Graham family blog)
NTC-Auckland receives nearly 3,000 books
Nazarene Theological College in Auckland, New Zealand, recently received 88 boxes filled with a total of 2,700 books to help complete the college's much-needed theological library.
"We waited nearly six months for the phone call that said 'Your books are here, and they’ve cleared customs,'" missionary Elizabeth Graham wrote on her blog.
The college, which is an extension site of NTC-Brisbane, started about a year and a half ago to provide accessible Wesleyan-Holiness theological education. At the time, there were no classrooms, equipment, a library, or any students.
Today, there are nearly 50 students studying in English and Samoan, a designated space with video conference equipment, flexible tables and seating, rows of bookshelves, and now plenty of books.
"We owe a huge thanks to MidAmerica Nazarene University, Nazarene Bible College, and some fantastic funding sources that made it possible to send all those books across the ocean," Graham said.
The next step is to catalog the library, combining older books that were already in New Zealand and several thousand books from the NTC-Brisbane library. NTC-Auckland is currently compiling a team of librarians who will catalog, label, and correctly shelve the books in July.
"Books are actually pretty challenging to acquire in New Zealand," Graham said. "A kiwi friend told me today that she had ordered a book from bookdepository.com. It’s the UK version of Amazon and it ships for free worldwide. The only cost is time. It can take two to four weeks to receive your books."
Graham explained that books in New Zealand easily cost at least twice as much as the same books sold in the U.S.
"That makes the shipment of books we’ve just received all the more valuable to us!" she said. (Adapted from Adventure Graham, the Graham family blog)
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Biliran Island, Philippines
Church members extend ministry to additional Philippines island
Santa Fe Church of the Nazarene members are using community outreach to establish a long-term presence on Biliran Island in the Philippines, including hosting a Vacation Bible School and providing the community with access to clean water.
Nearly 100 children, ages 5 to 14, attended the VBS from 19 to 22 April. Caray-caray Village Captain Jeffrey Merez provided two buildings to host the VBS, one for lodging and one for the VBS activities.
Merez even let the group use one of the village vehicles to retrieve water since the village has been experiencing water problems following Typhoon Yolanda in 2013. The situation has only worsened since 2017 when Tropical Storm Urduja hit the island.
The village has no running water during the daytime, so the government has been providing water rations to all 300 affected households. When running water is available, it exposes those who drink it to water-borne illnesses.
The following Saturday, church members distributed water filters provided by Nazarene Compassionate Ministries and Nazarene Disaster Response. Once the filters were distributed, they taught the people how to use them.
"After these initial victories, it is safe to say that indeed Biliran is for Christ," said Pastor Bryan Azura. "That, however, does not exempt us from challenges ahead. We intend to make a long-term presence in the area. We need to support the workers who will sustain all the works in the area. We need to have faith that God will provide all the necessary elements so that we can make Christlike disciples in this part of the district." (Church of the Nazarene Asia-Pacific)
Church members extend ministry to additional Philippines island
Santa Fe Church of the Nazarene members are using community outreach to establish a long-term presence on Biliran Island in the Philippines, including hosting a Vacation Bible School and providing the community with access to clean water.
Nearly 100 children, ages 5 to 14, attended the VBS from 19 to 22 April. Caray-caray Village Captain Jeffrey Merez provided two buildings to host the VBS, one for lodging and one for the VBS activities.
Merez even let the group use one of the village vehicles to retrieve water since the village has been experiencing water problems following Typhoon Yolanda in 2013. The situation has only worsened since 2017 when Tropical Storm Urduja hit the island.
The village has no running water during the daytime, so the government has been providing water rations to all 300 affected households. When running water is available, it exposes those who drink it to water-borne illnesses.
The following Saturday, church members distributed water filters provided by Nazarene Compassionate Ministries and Nazarene Disaster Response. Once the filters were distributed, they taught the people how to use them.
"After these initial victories, it is safe to say that indeed Biliran is for Christ," said Pastor Bryan Azura. "That, however, does not exempt us from challenges ahead. We intend to make a long-term presence in the area. We need to support the workers who will sustain all the works in the area. We need to have faith that God will provide all the necessary elements so that we can make Christlike disciples in this part of the district." (Church of the Nazarene Asia-Pacific)
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Nashville, Tennessee
MidSouth District elects Gunter new superintendent
General Superintendent David W. Graves announced the election of Dwight M. Gunter II as superintendent of the MidSouth District.
Elected 30 April on the first ballot, Gunter replaces Larry Leonard, who is retiring after serving in the position since 2014. Gunter will begin his new assignment 30 May.
Gunter is currently the lead pastor at Trevecca Community Church of the Nazarene in Nashville, Tennessee, a position he has held since 2002. Prior to this, Gunter served as a pastor in Texas and South Carolina.
In 2017, he was elected president of the Church of the Nazarene's General Board, where he has served as a member since 2009. Gunter has authored numerous books, including Best Practices for Effective Boards, Seven Letters to Seven Churches, and Deliverance from Daily Giants.
He holds a Doctor of Ministry in pastoral leadership and a Master of Religious Education from Nazarene Theological Seminary, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in religion from Trevecca Nazarene College (now University).
Dwight and his wife, Karan, currently reside in Thompson Station, Tennessee. He is the son of General Superintendent Emerita Nina G. Gunter and D. Moody Gunter.
MidSouth District elects Gunter new superintendent
General Superintendent David W. Graves announced the election of Dwight M. Gunter II as superintendent of the MidSouth District.
Elected 30 April on the first ballot, Gunter replaces Larry Leonard, who is retiring after serving in the position since 2014. Gunter will begin his new assignment 30 May.
Gunter is currently the lead pastor at Trevecca Community Church of the Nazarene in Nashville, Tennessee, a position he has held since 2002. Prior to this, Gunter served as a pastor in Texas and South Carolina.
In 2017, he was elected president of the Church of the Nazarene's General Board, where he has served as a member since 2009. Gunter has authored numerous books, including Best Practices for Effective Boards, Seven Letters to Seven Churches, and Deliverance from Daily Giants.
He holds a Doctor of Ministry in pastoral leadership and a Master of Religious Education from Nazarene Theological Seminary, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in religion from Trevecca Nazarene College (now University).
Dwight and his wife, Karan, currently reside in Thompson Station, Tennessee. He is the son of General Superintendent Emerita Nina G. Gunter and D. Moody Gunter.
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South America
Santiago, Chile
Chile Nazarene Bible Seminary hosts theological conference
Nazarene Bible Seminary in Santiago, Chile, held a theological conference 7 April to celebrate the inauguration of their 2018 academic year.
The keynote speaker was Vinicius Couto, a pastor and professor from Brazil Nazarene Theological Seminary. He addressed two topics: free will and predestination and contemporary challenges in the church.
Students, pastors, professors, and other Nazarenes from all four Chile districts attended the conference.
Nazarene Bible Seminary forms future ministers in the Church of the Nazarene through online classes and extension centers in all four of Chile’s districts. (Church of the Nazarene South America)
Chile Nazarene Bible Seminary hosts theological conference
Nazarene Bible Seminary in Santiago, Chile, held a theological conference 7 April to celebrate the inauguration of their 2018 academic year.
The keynote speaker was Vinicius Couto, a pastor and professor from Brazil Nazarene Theological Seminary. He addressed two topics: free will and predestination and contemporary challenges in the church.
Students, pastors, professors, and other Nazarenes from all four Chile districts attended the conference.
Nazarene Bible Seminary forms future ministers in the Church of the Nazarene through online classes and extension centers in all four of Chile’s districts. (Church of the Nazarene South America)
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Flags of the Nations: Paraguay
This week: Paraguay
The Church of the Nazarene officially entered Paraguay in 1980.
Paraguay had a population of 6,943,739 in 2017. That same year, Paraguay reported 34 Churches of the Nazarene, 26 of which had been officially organized. Paraguay has 1,212 total members.
Located on the South America Region, Paraguay has three Phase 1 districts. For more information about the South America Region, visit samnaz.org.
* = The weekly highlighted flag is raised on the middle of three poles in compliance with U.S. government protocols. It flies to the left of the GMC host-nation United States flag, which flies above the host-state flag of Kansas. The Christian flag flies on the third pole.
The Global Ministry Center is the mission and service hub of the Church of the Nazarene.
The Paraguay flag features three equal, horizontal bands: red, white, and blue, with an emblem centered in the white band. The emblem on the obverse side is the national coat of arms of Paraguay: a yellow five-pointed star surrounded by a green wreath capped by the words REPUBLICA DEL PARAGUAY ("Republic of Paraguay" in Spanish), all within two concentric circles); the emblem on the reverse side is the seal of the treasury (a yellow lion below a red Phrygian cap and the words Paz y Justicia ("Peace and Justice").
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: Paraguay
The Church of the Nazarene officially entered Paraguay in 1980.
Paraguay had a population of 6,943,739 in 2017. That same year, Paraguay reported 34 Churches of the Nazarene, 26 of which had been officially organized. Paraguay has 1,212 total members.
Located on the South America Region, Paraguay has three Phase 1 districts. For more information about the South America Region, visit samnaz.org.
* = The weekly highlighted flag is raised on the middle of three poles in compliance with U.S. government protocols. It flies to the left of the GMC host-nation United States flag, which flies above the host-state flag of Kansas. The Christian flag flies on the third pole.
The Global Ministry Center is the mission and service hub of the Church of the Nazarene.
Click here for this week's Nazarene news in Spanish
USA/Canada
Moving Ministers: April 2018
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 in April 2018.
To view the April report, click here.
USA/Canada
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 in April 2018.
To view the April report, click here.
Moving Ministers from Sunday, 1 April 2018 to Monday, 30 April 2018
Rev. Albert E. Hughes from Pastoral Service Tucson Mountain View Tucson AZ to Pastor on 1 April 2018 Verde Valley Cottonwood AZ
Rev. Cindy R. Jones from Unassigned Colorado Thornton CO Pastoral Service on 8 April 2018 to Pueblo First Pueblo CO
Rev. Clifford E. Larrabee from Pastor Forest Center Menomonie WI to Pastor on 1 April 2018 Spooner Spooner WI
Rev. Devon Staples from Pastoral Service Lansing Woodview Lansing MI to Pastor on 1 April 2018 Saint Johns Saint Johns MI
Rev. Christopher J. Williamson from Pastoral Service Oroville Oroville CA to Pastor on 1 April 2018 Laurel Laurel MT
Rev. David F. Young from Pastor Ebenezer Crowley LA to Pastor on 15 April 2018 Campbellsville Campbellsville KY
For previous reports, see usacanadanazarene.org.
Church Alliance files Friend of Court brief in clergy housing allowance appeal
The Church Alliance—a coalition of the chief executive officers of 38 denominational benefit programs, which includes Pensions and Benefits USA—has filed an amicus curiae brief in the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals (Chicago), in the case challenging the constitutionality of the cash housing allowance exclusion for clergy. The brief was submitted 26 April 2018.
The clergy housing allowance, also known as the “clergy housing exclusion,” stems from IRS Code Section 107(2), which excludes the value of clergy-owned housing from income taxation. In the case, which was brought against the government by Annie L. Gaylor/Freedom From Religion Foundation, the federal district court for the Western District of Wisconsin declared the tax-free housing allowance for clergy under Code 107(2) unconstitutional. On 13 December 2017, the district court entered its final order in the case, which directs the government to cease enforcing Code 107(2). However, the district court delayed the effect of the order until 180 days after the conclusion of all appeals. The government appealed to the Seventh Circuit in February.
“The favorable tax treatment of clergy housing in the USA has enabled churches and ministers to focus limited resources more efficiently,” said Don Walter, director of Pensions and Benefits USA for the Church of the Nazarene. “The loss of this longstanding accommodation would not only hurt the clergy directly affected, it would also limit the resources available to them and their churches in the spiritual and compassionate efforts they undertake in nearly every community in the country.”
The Church Alliance brief adds a perspective that is not duplicated in the government’s appeal, focusing on the legal history of permitted legislative accommodations of religion. The brief argues that Code 107(2) is a constitutionally permitted accommodation of religion when viewed in the context of Code 107(1) (the exclusion for in-kind clergy housing, e.g., parsonage or manse) and Code 119, which excludes employer-provided housing from employees’ incomes in numerous secular circumstances.
The brief also brings to the court’s attention particularly strong reliance interests that would be affected by changes in the law, such as the fact that “ministers have arranged their affairs (buying property, establishing and funding pensions) in accordance with the tax rules established by Congress,” so that eliminating section 107(2) would “find their circumstances severely straitened, and their hopes for an adequate retirement jeopardized.”
In addition to the members of the Church Alliance, a broad ecumenical array of other religious organizations joined the brief, including among others, The United Methodist Church’s General Council on Finance and Administration, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, the Salvation Army, the Southern Baptist Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, and numerous organizations affiliated with the Jewish Conservative Movement or the Jewish Reform Movement. (Pensions & Benefits USA)
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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 30 April - 4 May 2018.
D. Gene Cheek, 80, of Greensboro, North Carolina, passed away 2 May. He was a retired minister, serving in Noth Carolina and Virginia. He is survived by his wife, B. Faye Cheek.
Ronald Fox, 74, of Rialto, California, passed away 6 April. He was a retired minister and educator, serving in California and Ohio.
Naomi Long, 83, of West Wareham, Massachusetts, passed away 29 April. She is survived by her husband, retired minister Donald Long, who served in Pennsylvania.
H. Kenneth Muck, 80, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away 8 April. He was a retired minister, serving in Ohio and Florida. He is survived by his wife, Doris Muck.
Melvin Rayborn, 86, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away 27 April. He was a retired minister, serving in California, Washington, and Idaho. He is survived by his wife, Ladora Rayborn.
Arnulfo Villarreal, 87, of Kingsville, Texas, passed away 20 April. He was a retired minister, serving in Oklahoma. He is survived by his wife, Antonia Villarreal.
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)
The following is a weekly listing of Nazarene ministers and leaders who recently went home to be with the Lord. Notices were received 30 April - 4 May 2018.
D. Gene Cheek, 80, of Greensboro, North Carolina, passed away 2 May. He was a retired minister, serving in Noth Carolina and Virginia. He is survived by his wife, B. Faye Cheek.
Ronald Fox, 74, of Rialto, California, passed away 6 April. He was a retired minister and educator, serving in California and Ohio.
Naomi Long, 83, of West Wareham, Massachusetts, passed away 29 April. She is survived by her husband, retired minister Donald Long, who served in Pennsylvania.
H. Kenneth Muck, 80, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away 8 April. He was a retired minister, serving in Ohio and Florida. He is survived by his wife, Doris Muck.
Melvin Rayborn, 86, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away 27 April. He was a retired minister, serving in California, Washington, and Idaho. He is survived by his wife, Ladora Rayborn.
Arnulfo Villarreal, 87, of Kingsville, Texas, passed away 20 April. He was a retired minister, serving in Oklahoma. He is survived by his wife, Antonia Villarreal.
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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GMC employment opportunities
Human Resources
People are our most valued resource. Our committed employees are involved in "Making Christlike Disciples in the Nations" in 162 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 occasionally available. Email jveigl@nazarene.org for details.
Employment Opportunities
Administrative Director (Full-time)
Stewardship Development
Description: Reporting to the Global Communications Director, this person will be responsible for daily oversight and administration of pastoral leadership development resourcing and growing a giving church culture through educational materials and trainings. This individual will oversee all fundraising, denominational marketing, brand development, and advancement strategies for constituent development and donor care.
Constituent Care Specialist (Temporary – 9 to 12 months)
Stewardship Development
Description: The person in this position will advance the customer service and communication excellence of the Stewardship Development department for the Funding the Mission website by assisting in expanding outstanding customer care support. This position works with all members of the Stewardship Development team to assist pastors and treasurers through helpful customer service and careful management of resources offered to them.
Graphic Design Technician (Full-time)
Global Nazarene Communications
Description: This person will focus on producing graphic resources. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to creation and development of graphics and art resources and collaboration with the Nazarene Communications team on design, graphics, print, video, social media, web, and all digital media.
Office Assistant/Tour & Hospitality Coordinator (Full-time)
Business Center
Description: This person is the first point of contact for those coming into the Business Center as well as the primary contact for Hospitality (catering) requests and Tours. In addition to these responsibilities, other duties include print, mail, correspondence, scheduling, inventory, and GMC kitchen oversight.
Relational Marketing Associate (Full-time)
Stewardship Development
Description: This person will manage and carry out a diverse range of assignments, project, and activities to support and drive the performance of the marketing team. Responsibilities will include: supporting retention campaigns, completing special projects, constituent service care and working closely with marketing operations, analytics, donor data protection, maintenance, segmentation marketing and channel marketing to achieve organizational goals and encourage a constituent-focused culture of excellence.
Video Production Manager (Full-time)
Global Nazarene Communications
Description: This person is responsible for video acquisition, shooting, editing, and all related responsibilities for productions of varying lengths. Additional responsibilities include knowledge of production-related software and equipment, as well as collaborating on creative projects with the Nazarene Communications team.
To obtain additional information for GMC positions, please call 913-577-0500 and ask for Human Resources.
JESUS Film Harvest Partners
Human Resources
People are our most valued resource. Our committed employees are involved in "Making Christlike Disciples in the Nations" in 162 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 occasionally available. Email jveigl@nazarene.org for details.
Employment Opportunities
Administrative Director (Full-time)
Stewardship Development
Description: Reporting to the Global Communications Director, this person will be responsible for daily oversight and administration of pastoral leadership development resourcing and growing a giving church culture through educational materials and trainings. This individual will oversee all fundraising, denominational marketing, brand development, and advancement strategies for constituent development and donor care.
Constituent Care Specialist (Temporary – 9 to 12 months)
Stewardship Development
Description: The person in this position will advance the customer service and communication excellence of the Stewardship Development department for the Funding the Mission website by assisting in expanding outstanding customer care support. This position works with all members of the Stewardship Development team to assist pastors and treasurers through helpful customer service and careful management of resources offered to them.
Graphic Design Technician (Full-time)
Global Nazarene Communications
Description: This person will focus on producing graphic resources. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to creation and development of graphics and art resources and collaboration with the Nazarene Communications team on design, graphics, print, video, social media, web, and all digital media.
Office Assistant/Tour & Hospitality Coordinator (Full-time)
Business Center
Description: This person is the first point of contact for those coming into the Business Center as well as the primary contact for Hospitality (catering) requests and Tours. In addition to these responsibilities, other duties include print, mail, correspondence, scheduling, inventory, and GMC kitchen oversight.
Relational Marketing Associate (Full-time)
Stewardship Development
Description: This person will manage and carry out a diverse range of assignments, project, and activities to support and drive the performance of the marketing team. Responsibilities will include: supporting retention campaigns, completing special projects, constituent service care and working closely with marketing operations, analytics, donor data protection, maintenance, segmentation marketing and channel marketing to achieve organizational goals and encourage a constituent-focused culture of excellence.
Video Production Manager (Full-time)
Global Nazarene Communications
Description: This person is responsible for video acquisition, shooting, editing, and all related responsibilities for productions of varying lengths. Additional responsibilities include knowledge of production-related software and equipment, as well as collaborating on creative projects with the Nazarene Communications team.
To obtain additional information for GMC positions, please call 913-577-0500 and ask for Human Resources.
JESUS Film Harvest Partners
To learn more about positions available at JFHP, see the following job openings. All positions are located on-site in the Olathe, Kansas, office.
Nazarene Bible College
To learn more about positions available at the NBC Administrative Offices, visit nbc.edu/jobs. All positions are located within the Global Ministry Center in Lenexa, Kansas.
Nazarene Theological Seminary
To learn more about positions available at the NBC Administrative Offices, visit nbc.edu/jobs. All positions are located within the Global Ministry Center in Lenexa, Kansas.
Nazarene Theological Seminary
Location of Global Ministry Center Positions
The GMC is the administrative hub for the Church of the Nazarene denominational ministries in 162 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, 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 humanresourcesgroup@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.
The Church of the Nazarene’s Stories series shares how lives are being transformed through ministry efforts around the globe.
These stories are made possible thanks to the prayers, involvement, and support of Nazarenes worldwide through the World Evangelism Fund.
Volume 2 - 2018
A New Heart
In the face of death and destruction, the powerful love of Christ breaks the hardened heart of High Chief Tuimalu Tai. Years later, Pastor Tai has now dedicated his life to the Lord by ministering to those who suffer from the addictions he once faced.
Changed By Love
Ron Smith's life was forever changed when he visited a food pantry for the first time at JaxNaz Church in Jackson, Michigan, USA.Ron Smith's life was forever changed when he visited a food pantry for the first time at JaxNaz Church in Jackson, Michigan, USA.
Discovering a Personable Christ
At first, they wanted nothing to do with the Nazarenes when they came to town. But now, faith in Jesus gives these youth soccer players a reason to pursue their dreams as their pastors facilitate discipleship in the community.
Haiti Water Project
Orangers, Haiti — once riddled with waterborne illnesses — is now experiencing transformation as Nazarenes reach out to the community in service and education through the Haiti Water Project.
Steadfast
After her parents’ divorce, Nargiza tried to commit suicide twice. It wasn’t until a friend invited her to church that she finally felt loved. After accepting Christ, the next challenge was witnessing to her family.
The Stories resource is delivered three times a year through an e-newsletter. The videos are a collaborative effort between regional communications offices and Global Ministry Center communications personnel.
Past Volumes
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The Global Church of the Nazarene is a Protestant Christian church in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition. Organized in 1908, the denomination is now home to about 2.5 million members worshipping in more than 29,000 local congregations in 162 world areas.
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