Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Justine Anne (Rushing) Knight, author, and wife of the late general superintendent John A. Knight Sr., passed away 22 July in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was 83.
John Sr. and Justine were married for 50 years before his passing in 2009. John Knight Sr. served as general superintendent from 1985 to 2001, as well as a Nazarene college professor and president. He also pastored in Nashville, Tennessee.
Justine was born 4 June 1935 to O. C. and Myrtle (Haynes) Rushing in Donelson, Tennessee. She grew up in Oak Hill, West Virginia, and graduated from George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University in Nashville. She later earned a master’s degree in family relations from Oklahoma University.
She was an accomplished author, writing numerous articles for church publications, as well as the book Ready, Willing, and Available: How God Uses Ordinary People to Accomplish His Purposes (Foundry Publishing, 2000).
Justine was a resident of Bethany, Oklahoma, for 24 years and of Oklahoma City for the last 18 years. She was well-loved and known by her family and friends for her generosity and unique sense of humor.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John A. Knight, Sr., as well as her parents and two sisters, Nancy Bearden and Norma Bybee. Justine is survived by two brothers, Oliver and Dorsey Rushing, and three sisters, Rachel Archer, Edna Baker Westmoreland, and Ruby Barber. She is also survived by three children: John A Knight, Jr. and wife Melody of Virginia, Rev. Jim Knight and wife Nicky of Oklahoma, and Judy Walraven and husband Jeff of Oklahoma; seven grandchildren: Jeffrey and Justin Walraven; Chrissy, Simon, and Maximilian Knight; and Ella and Johnny Knight; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, 25 July, at the Mercer-Adams Funeral Home, located at 3925 North Asbury Avenue in Bethany, Oklahoma. Funeral will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, 26 July, at Bethany First Church of the Nazarene, located at 6789 N.W. 39th Expressway in Bethany.
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Freedom Sunday highlights anti-trafficking efforts
On Sunday, 23 September 2018, thousands of churches around the world will join in Freedom Sunday. This unique service is specifically set aside for congregations to pray for, learn about, and support church-led anti-trafficking efforts.
Churches will plan Freedom Sunday services, which aim to inform and unite congregations in prayer. They are also encouraged to discuss action steps they can take as congregations, both globally and locally.
An estimated 40.3 million people are currently being trafficked. That includes labor and sex trafficking, adults and children, and people from all over the world. The multi-billion dollar industry is truly a global tragedy.
The Church of the Nazarene participates and spearheads anti-trafficking efforts globally, including projects in Moldova, Germany, India, and the Philippines.
Plan a Freedom Sunday service with the worship planning guide and bulletin inserts. To sign up to host a Freedom Sunday event and find more resources, visit ncm.org/freedom-sunday.
To learn about the Church of the Nazarene’s involvement in anti-trafficking movements, visit ncm.org/antitrafficking. (Nazarene Compassionate Ministries)
On Sunday, 23 September 2018, thousands of churches around the world will join in Freedom Sunday. This unique service is specifically set aside for congregations to pray for, learn about, and support church-led anti-trafficking efforts.
Churches will plan Freedom Sunday services, which aim to inform and unite congregations in prayer. They are also encouraged to discuss action steps they can take as congregations, both globally and locally.
An estimated 40.3 million people are currently being trafficked. That includes labor and sex trafficking, adults and children, and people from all over the world. The multi-billion dollar industry is truly a global tragedy.
The Church of the Nazarene participates and spearheads anti-trafficking efforts globally, including projects in Moldova, Germany, India, and the Philippines.
Plan a Freedom Sunday service with the worship planning guide and bulletin inserts. To sign up to host a Freedom Sunday event and find more resources, visit ncm.org/freedom-sunday.
To learn about the Church of the Nazarene’s involvement in anti-trafficking movements, visit ncm.org/antitrafficking. (Nazarene Compassionate Ministries)
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India summit ensures Manual’s rapid translation into 10 languages
Bangalore, India
Twenty-four participants representing 10 different language groups from India gathered 25-29 June in Bangalore, India, for a ManualTranslation Summit to work together on translating the Church of the Nazarene denomination’s identity document, the Manual.
Although the Church of the Nazarene in India has existed since 1898, almost 120 years later most of the district superintendents and pastors across India have used the English version of the Manual.
Amendments to the Manual are proposed and voted on by delegates to the global denomination’s General Assembly every four years. The last assembly was held in June 2017. However, typically translations of all the amendments to the Manual can take years to be made by translation committees globally. Many languages spoken by Nazarenes never receive a translation.
Maharashtra was blessed to have the Manual translated in Marathi for the first time in 1958 and then received its next version in Marathi in 1989. From then on, it has received excerpts in smaller forms, but not the whole copy. The other language widely spoken in India that routinely receives a translation is Hindi, into which it was translated recently. But India is a multi-lingual country with 15 districts in existence and the denomination is growing across India. The need is to have the Manual in all the languages.
With the recent success of the Eurasia Region’s first ManualTranslation Summit in Portugal in November 2017, a second summit was planned for Bangalore, India.
India Field Strategy Coordinator Sunil Dandge organized the group, which represented the languages of Bengali, Marathi, Hindi, Telugu, Thadou, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, Oriya, and Punjabi.
The Manual Translation Summits are a new way the denomination is working to more rapidly produce translations of the Manual.
“Never before were translations of the Manual of the Church of the Nazarene completed as soon after a General Assembly as in this cycle; never before could constitutional changes be voted on in district assemblies as early as in this cycle,” said Nikolaj Sawatzky, Eurasia Region literature coordinator.
General Secretary David Wilson, Global Nazarene Publications Director Scott Stargel, and Sawatzky realized that if growth is to be sustained according to the Nazarene denomination’s holiness doctrine, then the Manual needs to be in the hands of every pastor in every language of India and South Asia.
On the summit’s final day, almost all the language groups finished translating the denomination’s 16 Articles of Faith, Agreed Statement of Belief, as well as lexicon terms. Some of them even uploaded all the terms to the online lexicon and others are working toward uploading them.
The presence and involvement of the former South Asia literature coordinator, "Rev. Santosh," was appreciated.
"It is an honor to be able to serve the church in this capacity and produce some material," Santosh said. "Though I am retired, I am still available for any help in regards to literature and education. That is where my heart is."
Sawatzky said a summit highlight was the presence of a whole new language group on the field — the Malayalam people.
"They represent a new work of our church in India and therefore they do not have a single document or resource translated in their language yet," he said. "It was exciting to see how they eagerly were translating the Articles of Faith for the first time in their language.”
On the last day, all of the participants assured their commitment to the complete translation of the Manual. Soon, an entire Manual in all the major languages of India and South Asia will be available. (Church of the Nazarene Eurasia)
Bangalore, India
Twenty-four participants representing 10 different language groups from India gathered 25-29 June in Bangalore, India, for a ManualTranslation Summit to work together on translating the Church of the Nazarene denomination’s identity document, the Manual.
Although the Church of the Nazarene in India has existed since 1898, almost 120 years later most of the district superintendents and pastors across India have used the English version of the Manual.
Amendments to the Manual are proposed and voted on by delegates to the global denomination’s General Assembly every four years. The last assembly was held in June 2017. However, typically translations of all the amendments to the Manual can take years to be made by translation committees globally. Many languages spoken by Nazarenes never receive a translation.
Maharashtra was blessed to have the Manual translated in Marathi for the first time in 1958 and then received its next version in Marathi in 1989. From then on, it has received excerpts in smaller forms, but not the whole copy. The other language widely spoken in India that routinely receives a translation is Hindi, into which it was translated recently. But India is a multi-lingual country with 15 districts in existence and the denomination is growing across India. The need is to have the Manual in all the languages.
With the recent success of the Eurasia Region’s first ManualTranslation Summit in Portugal in November 2017, a second summit was planned for Bangalore, India.
India Field Strategy Coordinator Sunil Dandge organized the group, which represented the languages of Bengali, Marathi, Hindi, Telugu, Thadou, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, Oriya, and Punjabi.
The Manual Translation Summits are a new way the denomination is working to more rapidly produce translations of the Manual.
“Never before were translations of the Manual of the Church of the Nazarene completed as soon after a General Assembly as in this cycle; never before could constitutional changes be voted on in district assemblies as early as in this cycle,” said Nikolaj Sawatzky, Eurasia Region literature coordinator.
General Secretary David Wilson, Global Nazarene Publications Director Scott Stargel, and Sawatzky realized that if growth is to be sustained according to the Nazarene denomination’s holiness doctrine, then the Manual needs to be in the hands of every pastor in every language of India and South Asia.
On the summit’s final day, almost all the language groups finished translating the denomination’s 16 Articles of Faith, Agreed Statement of Belief, as well as lexicon terms. Some of them even uploaded all the terms to the online lexicon and others are working toward uploading them.
The presence and involvement of the former South Asia literature coordinator, "Rev. Santosh," was appreciated.
"It is an honor to be able to serve the church in this capacity and produce some material," Santosh said. "Though I am retired, I am still available for any help in regards to literature and education. That is where my heart is."
Sawatzky said a summit highlight was the presence of a whole new language group on the field — the Malayalam people.
"They represent a new work of our church in India and therefore they do not have a single document or resource translated in their language yet," he said. "It was exciting to see how they eagerly were translating the Articles of Faith for the first time in their language.”
On the last day, all of the participants assured their commitment to the complete translation of the Manual. Soon, an entire Manual in all the major languages of India and South Asia will be available. (Church of the Nazarene Eurasia)
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Asia-Pacific
Flags of the Nations: Vanuatu
The flag of Vanuatu includes a yellow Y shape that mimics the chain of islands that make up the country. Yellow is symbolic of sunshine, green symbolizes the fertile lands, red represents the bloodshed for freedom, and black represents the Melanesian people that originally settled the islands.
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: Vanuatu
The Church of the Nazarene officially entered Vanuatu in 2001.
Vanuatu had a population of 282,814 in 2017. That same year, Vanuatu reported 12 Churches of the Nazarene, six of which had been officially organized. Vanuatu has 202 total members.
Located on the Asia-Pacific Region, Vanuatu is a Phase 1 district. For more information about the Asia-Pacific Region, visit asiapacificnazarene.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.
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South America
Quick News: South America
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Preaching workshop participants in Colombia
The latest happenings in the Church of the Nazarene's South America Region. For more information about the South America Region, visit samnaz.org.
Uruguay North District hosts NYI winter camp
Approximately 40 young people and youth leaders from the Northern District of Uruguay gathered for a Nazarene Youth Internationalwinter camp 13-15 July in Salto. Participants represented various churches across the district.
"It was a time of fellowship, seeking God and committing one’s life to Him," said missionary Eduardo Meza, who serves as national ministries coordinator for Uruguay.
The event was supported by District Superintendent Jesús Bernat, District NYI President Fabricio Godoy, pastors, local leaders, and Rocío and Eduardo Meza.
For photos and more, click here.
Colombia preaching workshop
A preaching workshop was held 21 July in the city of Cartago, Colombia, with Regional Education Coordinator Jorge Julca. District pastors and local preachers from the Eje Cafetero District participated in "an excellent time in which God trained the ministers from the Word in a special way." All 26 in attendance testified of the blessing they received.
For photos and more, click here.
Pastors retreat for Colombia Central North District
Pastors of the Colombia Central North District enjoyed a district retreat 26-27 June with their spouses under the theme "Integral Health for the Pastoral Family." Jonathan Salgado served as speaker for the event.
"His excellent teaching brought a tremendous challenge to the pastors of the district," said Regional Director Christian Sarmiento.
Luis Meza, Holistic Ministries coordinator for Colombia, also provided leadership and guidance for the weekend's activities.
For photos and more, click here.
Argentina: 'Mateada' missionary
Nazarene Missions International of the Central Argentine District organized a training event called “Mateada” Missionary in May with the purpose of transcending the culture like the Argentine mate (a traditional drink), providing ministerial resources, and communicating a vision for cross-cultural mission training.
Approximately 50 participants attended the event, held at Seminario Teológico Nazareno del Cono Sur, including local NMI leaders, pastors, and those called to participate in Maximum District Missions.
"The hope of this event was to enrich ministerial missionary growth in the district by taking advantage of various forms of communication and joint training," Priscila Soria said. "Let us pray for this ministry so that they continue to receive God’s guidance."
For photos and more, click here. (Church of the Nazarene South America)
The flag of Vanuatu includes a yellow Y shape that mimics the chain of islands that make up the country. Yellow is symbolic of sunshine, green symbolizes the fertile lands, red represents the bloodshed for freedom, and black represents the Melanesian people that originally settled the islands.
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: Vanuatu
The Church of the Nazarene officially entered Vanuatu in 2001.
Vanuatu had a population of 282,814 in 2017. That same year, Vanuatu reported 12 Churches of the Nazarene, six of which had been officially organized. Vanuatu has 202 total members.
Located on the Asia-Pacific Region, Vanuatu is a Phase 1 district. For more information about the Asia-Pacific Region, visit asiapacificnazarene.org.
* = The weekly highlighted flag is raised on the middle of three poles in compliance with U.S. government protocols. It flies to the left of the GMC host-nation United States flag, which flies above the host-state flag of Kansas. The Christian flag flies on the third pole.
The Global Ministry Center is the mission and service hub of the Church of the Nazarene.Read more
South America
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Preaching workshop participants in Colombia
The latest happenings in the Church of the Nazarene's South America Region. For more information about the South America Region, visit samnaz.org.
Uruguay North District hosts NYI winter camp
Approximately 40 young people and youth leaders from the Northern District of Uruguay gathered for a Nazarene Youth Internationalwinter camp 13-15 July in Salto. Participants represented various churches across the district.
"It was a time of fellowship, seeking God and committing one’s life to Him," said missionary Eduardo Meza, who serves as national ministries coordinator for Uruguay.
The event was supported by District Superintendent Jesús Bernat, District NYI President Fabricio Godoy, pastors, local leaders, and Rocío and Eduardo Meza.
For photos and more, click here.
Colombia preaching workshop
A preaching workshop was held 21 July in the city of Cartago, Colombia, with Regional Education Coordinator Jorge Julca. District pastors and local preachers from the Eje Cafetero District participated in "an excellent time in which God trained the ministers from the Word in a special way." All 26 in attendance testified of the blessing they received.
For photos and more, click here.
Pastors retreat for Colombia Central North District
Pastors of the Colombia Central North District enjoyed a district retreat 26-27 June with their spouses under the theme "Integral Health for the Pastoral Family." Jonathan Salgado served as speaker for the event.
"His excellent teaching brought a tremendous challenge to the pastors of the district," said Regional Director Christian Sarmiento.
Luis Meza, Holistic Ministries coordinator for Colombia, also provided leadership and guidance for the weekend's activities.
For photos and more, click here.
Argentina: 'Mateada' missionary
Nazarene Missions International of the Central Argentine District organized a training event called “Mateada” Missionary in May with the purpose of transcending the culture like the Argentine mate (a traditional drink), providing ministerial resources, and communicating a vision for cross-cultural mission training.
Approximately 50 participants attended the event, held at Seminario Teológico Nazareno del Cono Sur, including local NMI leaders, pastors, and those called to participate in Maximum District Missions.
"The hope of this event was to enrich ministerial missionary growth in the district by taking advantage of various forms of communication and joint training," Priscila Soria said. "Let us pray for this ministry so that they continue to receive God’s guidance."
For photos and more, click here. (Church of the Nazarene South America)
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MVNU prepares for periodic evaluation
Mount Vernon, Ohio
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is seeking comments from the public about the university in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency. The college will host a visit 8-9 October 2018 from a team of peer reviewers representing the Higher Learning Commission. The team will review the institution’s ongoing ability to meet HLC’s Criteria for Accreditation. Mount Vernon Nazarene University has been accredited by HLC since 1972.
Submit comments to HLC at hlcommission.org/comment or mail them to the address below. All comments must be received by 8 September 2018.
Public Comment on Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, Illinois 60604-1411, United States (Mount Vernon Nazarene University)
Mount Vernon, Ohio
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is seeking comments from the public about the university in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency. The college will host a visit 8-9 October 2018 from a team of peer reviewers representing the Higher Learning Commission. The team will review the institution’s ongoing ability to meet HLC’s Criteria for Accreditation. Mount Vernon Nazarene University has been accredited by HLC since 1972.
Submit comments to HLC at hlcommission.org/comment or mail them to the address below. All comments must be received by 8 September 2018.
Public Comment on Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, Illinois 60604-1411, United States (Mount Vernon 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 23-27 July 2018.
Neva (Kifer) Bozeman, 88, of Nampa, Idaho, passed away 22 July. She was the widow of Joe Bozeman, a minister and evangelist who served in Texas, Missouri, Kansas, and Colorado. Joe Bozeman passed away in 1996.
James Dunn, 62, of Richmond Hill, Georgia, passed away 20 July. He was a retired minister, serving in Georgia. Dunn was serving as interim pastor at Savannah Harvest Church of the Nazarene. He is survived by his wife, Mary Dunn.
Lynn Ford, 60, of Woodland, Washington, passed away 22 July. He was a retired minister and evangelist, serving in Washington. He is survived by his wife, Gwendolyn Ford.
Myron "Pete" Hall, 54, of Stanton, Kentucky, passed away 19 July. He was pastor of Focus Ministry Church of the Nazarene on the Eastern Kentucky District. He previously served in Iowa and Kentucky. Pete Hall is survived by his wife, Carmel Hall.
Winifred Howard, 97, of Bethany, Oklahoma, passed away 17 July. She was the widow of Richard Howard, a minister, educator, and evangelist who served in Massachusetts, Maine, and Oklahoma. Richard Howard passed away in 2008.
Justin Knight, 83, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away 22 July. She was an author, and the widow of John A. Knight Sr., a former general superintendent, Nazarene college president, professor, and pastor. The Knights also served churches in Tennessee. John A. Knight passed away in 2009. (story)
James Miner, 73, of Surprise, Arizona, passed away 22 July. He was a retired minister, serving in Idaho, Arizona, Missouri, and Texas. He is survived by his wife, Marolyn Miner, a former employee of Nazarene Headquarters and the Global Ministry Center.
Calvin Oyler, 87, of Whiteford, Maryland, passed away 17 July. He was a retired minister and evangelist, serving in Texas, Kansas, and Iowa. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Oyler.
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 23-27 July 2018.
Neva (Kifer) Bozeman, 88, of Nampa, Idaho, passed away 22 July. She was the widow of Joe Bozeman, a minister and evangelist who served in Texas, Missouri, Kansas, and Colorado. Joe Bozeman passed away in 1996.
James Dunn, 62, of Richmond Hill, Georgia, passed away 20 July. He was a retired minister, serving in Georgia. Dunn was serving as interim pastor at Savannah Harvest Church of the Nazarene. He is survived by his wife, Mary Dunn.
Lynn Ford, 60, of Woodland, Washington, passed away 22 July. He was a retired minister and evangelist, serving in Washington. He is survived by his wife, Gwendolyn Ford.
Myron "Pete" Hall, 54, of Stanton, Kentucky, passed away 19 July. He was pastor of Focus Ministry Church of the Nazarene on the Eastern Kentucky District. He previously served in Iowa and Kentucky. Pete Hall is survived by his wife, Carmel Hall.
Winifred Howard, 97, of Bethany, Oklahoma, passed away 17 July. She was the widow of Richard Howard, a minister, educator, and evangelist who served in Massachusetts, Maine, and Oklahoma. Richard Howard passed away in 2008.
Justin Knight, 83, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away 22 July. She was an author, and the widow of John A. Knight Sr., a former general superintendent, Nazarene college president, professor, and pastor. The Knights also served churches in Tennessee. John A. Knight passed away in 2009. (story)
James Miner, 73, of Surprise, Arizona, passed away 22 July. He was a retired minister, serving in Idaho, Arizona, Missouri, and Texas. He is survived by his wife, Marolyn Miner, a former employee of Nazarene Headquarters and the Global Ministry Center.
Calvin Oyler, 87, of Whiteford, Maryland, passed away 17 July. He was a retired minister and evangelist, serving in Texas, Kansas, and Iowa. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Oyler.
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 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. Office Assistant (Part-time, 25-30 hours)
Human Resources Office
Description: This person will provide support by performing administrative duties to ensure daily efficient operation of the HR Office. Applicant processing and organization of HR records are the primary responsibilities of this position.
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.
General Clerk (Part-time)
This position will assist with the planned giving work of the Foundation through interaction with constituents; maintenance of constituent records; and all other operations of the office environment which include but are not limited to answering the telephone,
scanning documents, paperless filing, and data entry. Learn More
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.
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 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. Office Assistant (Part-time, 25-30 hours)
Human Resources Office
Description: This person will provide support by performing administrative duties to ensure daily efficient operation of the HR Office. Applicant processing and organization of HR records are the primary responsibilities of this position.
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.
Church of the Nazarene Foundation
All positions are located within the Global Ministry Center in Lenexa, Kansas.General Clerk (Part-time)
This position will assist with the planned giving work of the Foundation through interaction with constituents; maintenance of constituent records; and all other operations of the office environment which include but are not limited to answering the telephone,
scanning documents, paperless filing, and data entry. Learn More
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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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 30,000 local congregations in 162 world areas.
Address:
The Global Church of the Nazarene
Global Ministry Center
17001 Prairie Star Parkway
Lenexa, Kansas 66220, United States
Phone: (913)577-0500
Email: info@nazarene.org
Department directory
Terms of Use — ECFA Member
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Nazarene Communications Network
nazarene.org/news
news@nazarene.org
Material created and owned by Nazarene Communication Network News may be used for church newsletters and bulletins.
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 30,000 local congregations in 162 world areas.
Address:
The Global Church of the Nazarene
Global Ministry Center
17001 Prairie Star Parkway
Lenexa, Kansas 66220, United States
Phone: (913)577-0500
Email: info@nazarene.org
Department directory
Terms of Use — ECFA Member
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