Moscow, Russia
Global Missions Director Verne Ward presents
General Superintendent (and former pioneer
missionary to the CIS Field) Carla Sunberg
with a set of commentaries in Russian.
Nazarene generosity leads to key resources in RussianNow, thanks to the generosity of retired school teacher Chloe Schweitzer and the multitudes of people who donate to the Church of the Nazarene's World Evangelism Fund (WEF), there are nearly 15 of the New Beacon Bible Commentaries translated into Russian — the most common language in the CIS.
In 2006, Schweitzer was a volunteer teaching English in Moscow, Russia. Schweitzer and her siblings decided they wanted to sponsor the translation of a book into Russian in memory of her parents, who were retired Nazarene ministers. The book they sponsored was The Story of God by Michael Lodahl and was published in Russian that year.
Shortly after this, Schweitzer returned home to the U.S. due to health issues, eventually passing away the following year. Before her passing, she donated a portion of her estate to the development of a much larger translation project than the previous one.
It wasn’t hard to see that the Russian-speaking world of the former Soviet Union, known as the CIS Field, needed Wesleyan commentaries, particularly for the Old Testament. To fill that gap, Schweitzer and the Church of the Nazarene's CIS Literature Committee decided to use her donation to translate the New Beacon Bible Commentaries.
The Schweitzer family needed to sell her home to receive the money to donate to the project, but due to the U.S. recession during that time, it took nearly 10 years after she passed to do so. In the meantime, the church partnered with local Christan publisher Bible for Everyone and translation moved forward in 2010 with WEF funding the project.
In 2016, the Schweitzer home was sold, and by this time there were already 11 commentaries translated. Since then, her donation has been used to sponsor the translation of three more commentaries with up to four more planned if all goes well.
Church of the Nazarene Global Missions Director Verne Ward recently presented the commentaries to General Superintendent Carla Sunberg, who served as a pioneer missionary in the CIS Field for many years.
"Chloe Schweitzer loved the church in the former Soviet Union and gave generously of herself as a volunteer," Sunberg said. "Now, her legacy will live on in the lives of our pastors and leaders across the CIS Field. My life is richer because I have known her, and this investment in such an outstanding commentary series will make a difference for years to come."
The resources are expected to benefit hundreds of ministers, students, and laity across the field.
“Thanks to the generosity of the Schweitzer family, Nazarenes around the world, and the excellent work of our literature team," Ward said, "these commentaries will have an incredible impact as we continue to develop leaders in our churches across the CIS Field to better equip them for ministry and going where the church is not yet.”
Pilar, Argentina
The Librarians were trained to use a new library management program called OPALS, which will allow for better library administration at their respective schools.
Sharon Bull, emeritus director of the Northwest Nazarene University library in Nampa, Idaho, USA, and Debbie Bradshaw, director of Library Services at Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, served as event instructors.
Representatives from the Seminario Teológico Nazareno del Perú (Nazarene Theological Seminary of Peru), Seminario Nazareno del Área Central (Nazarene Seminary in the Central Field; Bolivia), and STN CS were present at the event. (Church of the Nazarene South America)
Olathe, Kansas
Produced by Nazarene Youth International USA/Canada, the event featured a tournament-style competition, plenary worship sessions throughout the week, and a block party that included lawn games and opportunities for the youth to speak to MNU admissions counselors.
Participants competed in teams of five against other teams from across the region. Matches were live streamed on the regional quizzing website for family, friends, and quizzers who couldn't attend the trip.
Each "Q" event focuses on a specific part of the Bible that the youth are expected to study. This year all questions were pulled from 1 and 2 Corinthians, and the teams prepared up to a year in advance, studying Scripture and committing the books to memory.
Throughout the week, several awards were handed out to competition finalists, essayists, and those who exhibited exemplary knowledge in their district. This year, the Eastern Field (Eastern Nazarene College) won the field division.
“Q2018 rounded up a years’ worth of efforts put into studying Scripture," said Allison Campbell, NYI Quizzing liaison for the region. "This dedication and discipline were evident during the 1,300 rounds of quizzing that took place at 'Q.' What is even more impressive is the encouragement they gave each other during and after rounds. It was evident that the mission of Youth Quizzing was landing well with students."
The Bible quizzing program launched as a ministry of the Church of the Nazarene in 1964, and it has been an integral part of Nazarene youth ministries ever since.
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Eurasia
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: United Kingdom
The Church of the Nazarene in the United Kingdom traces its origin to the Pentecostal Church of Scotland, which began with a congregation founded 1906 by George Sharpe. This group united with the Church of the Nazarene in 1915, and it was followed by two other holiness groups in the 1950s.
The United Kingdom had a population of 64,769,452 in 2017. That same year, the United Kingdom reported 76 Churches of the Nazarene, 75 of which had been officially organized. The United Kingdom has 3,334 total members.
There are two Phase 3 districts in the United Kingdom. It is a part of the Eurasia Region.
* = 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 Flag of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is popularly called the Union Jack. It is officially known as the Union Flag. The flag is a blue field with the red cross of Saint George (patron saint of England) edged in white superimposed on the diagonal red cross of Saint Patrick (patron saint of Ireland), which is superimposed on the diagonal white cross of Saint Andrew (patron saint of Scotland). (via ukflag.facts.co)
Flags of the Nations: United KingdomSince 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: United Kingdom
The Church of the Nazarene in the United Kingdom traces its origin to the Pentecostal Church of Scotland, which began with a congregation founded 1906 by George Sharpe. This group united with the Church of the Nazarene in 1915, and it was followed by two other holiness groups in the 1950s.
The United Kingdom had a population of 64,769,452 in 2017. That same year, the United Kingdom reported 76 Churches of the Nazarene, 75 of which had been officially organized. The United Kingdom has 3,334 total members.
There are two Phase 3 districts in the United Kingdom. It is a part of the Eurasia Region.
* = 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.
Mesoamerica
Children's workers gain insight on education, missions in Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Several Mesoamerica Region ministries came together 6-8 July in the Dominican Republic for a children's ministries training event focusing on education, leadership, missions, and evangelism.
Seminario Nazareno Dominicano (Dominican Nazarene Seminary) in Santo Domingo hosted the event, which included representatives from Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries, Nazarene Youth International, and Nazarene Missions International.
The conference was called “The Heart of the Connected Teacher,” and more than 85 children's ministers and volunteers participated.
Children's Sunday School and discipleship ministries was the main focus of the conference, though speakers explored many other topics, including:
Seminario Nazareno Dominicano (Dominican Nazarene Seminary) in Santo Domingo hosted the event, which included representatives from Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries, Nazarene Youth International, and Nazarene Missions International.
The conference was called “The Heart of the Connected Teacher,” and more than 85 children's ministers and volunteers participated.
Children's Sunday School and discipleship ministries was the main focus of the conference, though speakers explored many other topics, including:
- Characteristics of a connected teacher and preparing the teaching environment (by Regional Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Coordinator Dhariana Balbuena)
- Characteristics of Sunday School teachers and the resources they can use (Mildred Barranco)
- The heart of a servant leader in relation to children's ministries (Marta Gonzales, SDMI superintendent in Mesoamerica Central Area)
- Missions (Karla Lovett and Regional NMI Coordinator Ana Crocker)
- Child-appropriate musical games (Local missionaries Wendy Carolina and Laritza Mora)
- Children's evangelism strategies (Child Evangelism Fellowship volunteers Maria Rodriguez and Yovany Cisneros)
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Tracy Waal appointed MVNU vice president for Student Life
Mount Vernon Nazarene University President Henry W. Spaulding II has announced the appointment of Tracy Waal to the position of vice president for Student Life as of 1 August.
“Tracy Waal has worked with youth and emerging adults for most of his professional ministry," Spaulding said. "He cares about our students and he loves MVNU. He will bring insightful leadership to the Student Life office. His demonstrated work ethic positions him to hit the ground running on 1 August.”
Waal, originally from Okaloosa, Iowa, attended and volunteered with the youth group at his home church, Gateway Church of the Nazarene.
"After graduating from college, I returned home to Gateway Church of the Nazarene to begin my ministry," Waal said. "Many great people mentored and stretched me and planted seeds that helped me grow to where I am today."
Waal joined MVNU in 2009 as the assistant director of recruitment until 2013. After that, he served as director of Admissions from 2013 to 2018 and has served as an adjunct faculty member for public relations.
“For nine years I’ve been privileged to work with some of the most passionate people in the world to recruit prospective students to join an amazing community," Waal said. "Now I’m excited to continue the rich MVNU tradition of stretching students to reach their God-given potential in every area of their lives.”
Outside of MVNU, Waal has more than 25 years of experience working directly with high school and college students. He served as a youth pastor at Hope Community Nazarene in Oregon, Ohio, from 1999 to 2007 and was the co-founder of Neighbors of Hope, a nonprofit ministry to widows of East Toledo, Ohio, from 2007 to 2009.
“We truly have something unique [at MVNU]," Waal said. "This campus is filled with faculty and staff that invest deeply in the lives of our students. They’re challenged and stretched, often beyond what is comfortable, and experience growth in ways they couldn’t even imagine. I’ve seen this happen with hundreds of MVNU students, including my two oldest daughters, and I recognize more than ever that this is our calling and purpose. Efforts to develop every student’s body, soul, mind, and spirit will continue to be our top priority.”
Waal graduated from MidAmerica Nazarene University in 1992 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and received an MBA from MVNU in 2014. Waal was ordained as a deacon of the Church of the Nazarene in 2005. Tracy and his wife, Rhonda, have four children: Bethany (’17), Kailey (’18), Neti, and Meke.
MVNU is proud to join Spaulding in congratulating Waal on the new position. (Mount Vernon Nazarene University)
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Mount Vernon, Ohio
Mount Vernon Nazarene University President Henry W. Spaulding II has announced the appointment of Tracy Waal to the position of vice president for Student Life as of 1 August.
“Tracy Waal has worked with youth and emerging adults for most of his professional ministry," Spaulding said. "He cares about our students and he loves MVNU. He will bring insightful leadership to the Student Life office. His demonstrated work ethic positions him to hit the ground running on 1 August.”
Waal, originally from Okaloosa, Iowa, attended and volunteered with the youth group at his home church, Gateway Church of the Nazarene.
"After graduating from college, I returned home to Gateway Church of the Nazarene to begin my ministry," Waal said. "Many great people mentored and stretched me and planted seeds that helped me grow to where I am today."
Waal joined MVNU in 2009 as the assistant director of recruitment until 2013. After that, he served as director of Admissions from 2013 to 2018 and has served as an adjunct faculty member for public relations.
“For nine years I’ve been privileged to work with some of the most passionate people in the world to recruit prospective students to join an amazing community," Waal said. "Now I’m excited to continue the rich MVNU tradition of stretching students to reach their God-given potential in every area of their lives.”
Outside of MVNU, Waal has more than 25 years of experience working directly with high school and college students. He served as a youth pastor at Hope Community Nazarene in Oregon, Ohio, from 1999 to 2007 and was the co-founder of Neighbors of Hope, a nonprofit ministry to widows of East Toledo, Ohio, from 2007 to 2009.
“We truly have something unique [at MVNU]," Waal said. "This campus is filled with faculty and staff that invest deeply in the lives of our students. They’re challenged and stretched, often beyond what is comfortable, and experience growth in ways they couldn’t even imagine. I’ve seen this happen with hundreds of MVNU students, including my two oldest daughters, and I recognize more than ever that this is our calling and purpose. Efforts to develop every student’s body, soul, mind, and spirit will continue to be our top priority.”
Waal graduated from MidAmerica Nazarene University in 1992 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and received an MBA from MVNU in 2014. Waal was ordained as a deacon of the Church of the Nazarene in 2005. Tracy and his wife, Rhonda, have four children: Bethany (’17), Kailey (’18), Neti, and Meke.
MVNU is proud to join Spaulding in congratulating Waal on the new position. (Mount Vernon Nazarene University)
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Nashville, Tennessee
After earning a bachelor’s degree from Trevecca in 2007, Dykes completed a Master’s in Organizational Leadership in 2013. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Higher Education Administration from the University of Alabama.
“I am so excited to return to the Hill as the new associate vice president and dean of Student Development,” Dykes said. “Trevecca is a special place, and I am inspired by the work God is doing on campus. I look forward to developing and supporting students as they persist to graduation, serving alongside talented professionals, and working in the Trevecca community again.”
Dykes’ responsibilities will include oversight for resident life, community life, student academic success, counseling services, career development, commuter students, disability services, internships, the student work program, spiritual life, and student activities. Her tenure will begin on 1 August.
Administration officials are excited to welcome Dykes back to the university.
“Replacing a 40-year veteran like Dr. Steve Harris is a huge task,” said Dan Boone, Trevecca’s president. “I am pleased to welcome home one of our own leaders whose work experience over the past 11 years has prepared her for the work ahead. Jessica Dykes loves Trevecca and has taken every opportunity to sharpen her skills for a life of service to our students.”
Tom Middendorf, associate provost and dean of Academic Affairs, agreed.
“It’s always a good day when we get to welcome an alumnus back home to the Hill,” Middendorf said. “Jessica’s life was impacted and forever changed by the mission of our university. It was here that she developed a sense of calling to the field of student development and felt God’s prompting to invest in young people. This is not a job, but a ministry.”
Dykes comes to the university from Belmont University, where she has most recently served as the director of Student Organizations and Activities. She previously served as the assistant director of Student Engagement and Leadership Development at Belmont as well as the assistant director of Student Life and Leadership at the University of Texas at Tyler.
In addition, Dykes served as the residence hall director of Trevecca’s Johnson Hall from 2009 to 2014. She fills the vacancy left by Steve Harris, who retired as dean of students on 30 June.
In the newly created role, Dykes will lead a team that consolidates all of the university’s academic and student services into one campus unit. The realignment will bring together the Office of Student Development, the Center for Leadership, Calling and Service, and the Office of the Chaplain. It’s a move Steve Pusey, university provost, says will streamline the work of these departments.
“Our goal has been to develop a collaborative organizational structure and services that focus on the holistic development of our students — one which would consolidate all of our academic and student services, those in and outside the classroom, to meet the varying needs of a wide range of students,” Pusey said. “Through such a structure, we envision a new area of student development that provides more effective services and increased opportunities for student success.”
Middendorf will also take on an expanded role in the restructure. Since returning to his alma mater in 2008, Middendorf has been instrumental in overseeing the work of the Center for Calling, Leadership, and Service, including launching Trevecca’s program for first-year students, now known as LINK.
He will continue to provide oversight and direction to Dykes and her team, while also maintaining his duties as the university’s chief academic officer with the revised title of associate provost and dean of Academic and Student Affairs.
These changes will be implemented immediately in preparation for the Fall 2018 semester, which begins on 28 August. (Trevecca Nazarene University)
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In MemoriamThe following is a weekly listing of Nazarene ministers and leaders who recently went home to be with the Lord. Notices were received 9-13 July 2018.
Jean Hyatt, 84, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away 2 July in a car accident. She served for more than 60 years alongside her husband, Shirell Hyatt, at Cullman First Church of the Nazarene as church board members, treasurers, nursery workers, NYI leaders, and more.
Shirell Hyatt, 90, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away 2 July in a car accident. He served for more than 60 years alongside his wife, Jean Hyatt, at Cullman First Church of the Nazarene as church board members, treasurers, nursery workers, NYI leaders, and more.
Elwanda Knox, 88, of Bakersfield, California, passed away 6 July. She was preceded in death by her husband, retired minister and missionary Wayne Knox, who served in California and Oregon. Wayne Knox passed away in 2007.
Harold Potter, 91, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away 4 July. He was a retired minister and evangelist, serving in Michigan and Florida. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Potter, in 2008.
Floyd Styers Sr., 91, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away 10 July. He was a retired minister and evangelist, serving in South Carolina, Texas, and Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorris Styers, in 2015.
Hallie Wachtel, 91, of Smithville, Tennessee, passed away 11 July. She was a retired missionary, serving in Israel. She was preceded in death by her husband, retired minister and missionary Alexander Wachtel, who served in Philadelphia and Oklahoma. Alexander Wachtel passed away in 1999.
Mary Wallace, 94, of London, Ontario, passed away 8 July. She was a retired missionary, serving in Nicaragua, Mexico, and Chile.
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)
Jean Hyatt, 84, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away 2 July in a car accident. She served for more than 60 years alongside her husband, Shirell Hyatt, at Cullman First Church of the Nazarene as church board members, treasurers, nursery workers, NYI leaders, and more.
Shirell Hyatt, 90, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away 2 July in a car accident. He served for more than 60 years alongside his wife, Jean Hyatt, at Cullman First Church of the Nazarene as church board members, treasurers, nursery workers, NYI leaders, and more.
Elwanda Knox, 88, of Bakersfield, California, passed away 6 July. She was preceded in death by her husband, retired minister and missionary Wayne Knox, who served in California and Oregon. Wayne Knox passed away in 2007.
Harold Potter, 91, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away 4 July. He was a retired minister and evangelist, serving in Michigan and Florida. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Potter, in 2008.
Floyd Styers Sr., 91, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away 10 July. He was a retired minister and evangelist, serving in South Carolina, Texas, and Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorris Styers, in 2015.
Hallie Wachtel, 91, of Smithville, Tennessee, passed away 11 July. She was a retired missionary, serving in Israel. She was preceded in death by her husband, retired minister and missionary Alexander Wachtel, who served in Philadelphia and Oklahoma. Alexander Wachtel passed away in 1999.
Mary Wallace, 94, of London, Ontario, passed away 8 July. She was a retired missionary, serving in Nicaragua, Mexico, and Chile.
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)
Human Resources
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 training. 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.
Finance Coordinator (Full-time)
USA/Canada Regional Office
Description: This person will process cash receipts and accounts payable requests, reconcile credit card statements, monitor budgets for all ministries, and manage independent contractor agreements.
Sr. Administrative Assistant (Full-time)
USA/Canada Regional Office – Evangelism & New Church Development
Description: This person will provide assistance to the Evangelism and New Church Development director with project management, event planning, event speaking, travel arrangements, finance reconciliation, correspondence, office supervision, and other tasks as needed.
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 the JFHP, visit jfhp.org. All positions are located on-site in the Olathe, Kansas, office. New: Event Specialist.
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 current positions available at NTS, see the following employment opportunities. All positions are located on-site on the Kansas City, Missouri, campus. 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.
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