The Global Church of the Nazarene News: "Explosive growth following earthquake" of The Global Nazarene Communication Network News in Lenexa, Kansas, United States for Friday, 7 September 2018 Volume 1836 "This week in the Church of the Nazarene..."
The Global Church of the Nazarene News: "Explosive growth following earthquake" of The Global Nazarene Communication Network News in Lenexa, Kansas, United States for Friday, 7 September 2018 Volume 1836 "This week in the Church of the Nazarene..."
Haiti
Explosive growth follows 2010 Haiti earthquake
Evangelism Coordinator Bernie Slingerland had no idea how God would work in Haiti after the 2010 earthquake devastated the country. Now, eight years later, the Nazarene population has exploded in Haiti, and a new district is being organized. As Mesoamerica Evangelism Coordinator Bernie Slingerland surveyed the aftermath of the 2010 Haiti earthquake, it was difficult for him to imagine how God could use His people to grow the church in Haiti. Since then, the Church of the Nazarene went from planting no new churches to planting hundreds of new churches a year. Now, in the last three years, more than 1,000 new church plants have been established. As a result, more than 10,000 people have accepted Christ as their Lord and Savior, and a new district has been organized in the country. This was made possible thanks to the JESUS film, countless volunteer missionaries, and many other church planting strategies. Slingerland has led the revival in Haiti for the last 16 years, but he will be moving on to a new assignment this October. "It's up to a new evangelism coordinator to continue facilitating the work in Haiti and beyond,” Slingerland said. “It's time for a Joshua to rise up and continue the work of regional evangelism in Mesoamerica." (Church of the Nazarene Mesoamerica)
Panama church encourages missions giving through yearlong emphasis
El Progreso Church of the Nazarene hosted a "missions party" with decorations and food from each country on the Mesoamerica Region to help raise $1,000 for Nazarene missions.
The Nazarene Missions International team at El Progreso Church of the Nazarene challenged the congregation to raise $1,000 for Nazarene missions between October 2017 and August 2018. Leaders encouraged each Sunday School group to give toward the goal throughout the year and hosted a “missions party” on the final day of the initiative to raise the remaining funds. Church members decorated the building with the colors and symbols of each country on the Mesoamerica Region and prepared traditional dishes. After each group brought their offering forward, the attendees celebrated exceeding the $1,000 goal. “What a blessed time,” said Ana María Crocker, NMI regional coordinator. “A person received Jesus as his personal savior [at the party], and many more came to the altar to pray for their health. [The World Evangelism Fund] continues supporting the missionary work of the Church of the Nazarene because local churches are faithful in giving, by grace, for that which they have received by grace.” (Church of the Nazarene Mesoamerica)
Pastor of largest Nazarene church in Philippines passes away
Angelito Agbuya, pastor of the largest Church of the Nazarene in the Philippines, passed away 4 September after serving the church 52 years. Agbuya was also an educator, college president, and district superintendent. Angelito Agbuya, pastor of Angeles City Church of the Nazarene in the Philippines, passed away 4 September at the age of 67. Throughout his life, Agbuya served the Church of the Nazarene in many capacities, including as a professor at Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary; president of Philippine Nazarene College(formerly Luzon Nazarene Bible College); founder and president of the Nazarene Academy, the first Nazarene K-12 school in the Philippines; superintendent of the Philippines Metropolitan Luzon District; and senior pastor of the largest church in the Philippines — Angeles City First Church — where he served for 52 years until his death. Agbuya became the second pastor of the Angeles church after Ronald Beech, who pioneered the church in 1964 with the assistance of U.S. servicemen stationed at the nearby Clark Air Base. During Agbuya’s tenure, attendance exceeded 900 each week and 10 other congregations were planted. While serving the Angeles City church, Agbuya was also a professor at APNTS. He began teaching in 1980 as part of a Nazarene Theological Seminary extension program held on the campus each January. In 1983, when APNTS commenced its own classes, Agbuya became a member of the founding faculty. APNTS President Bruce Oldham recognized the impact Agbuya had on those around him. "We at APNTS are mourning today the passing of Dr. Angelito Agbuya, who served the Angeles City Church for 52 years and was a founding faculty member [of APNTS],” Oldham said. “For me, he expressed the powerful reality of God’s work [as] a pastor and mentor for so many here in the Philippines. I, too, was honored to know him as a friend and an encourager. We pray for his family and his congregation during these days of grieving. His influence will continue in the lives of those he embraced and shared the love of Christ. His godly legacy as pastor and friend will live on among us all." Agbuya served as superintendent of the Philippines Metropolitan Luzon District from 1997 to 2014. He also served as the president of Philippine Nazarene College in La Trinidad from 2005 to 2008. Philippines-Micronesia Field Strategy Coordinator Stephen Gualberto thought highly of Agbuya. “Rev. Dr. Angelito Agbuya dedicated his life to preaching the gospel, touching the lives of many in the Philippines,” Gualberto said. “It is bittersweet to hear of his homegoing this morning, as he will be missed, but we know he heard those words, ‘well done good and faithful servant.’ We mourn with and pray for his wife and children. May the Lord surround them with his love, peace, and comfort during this time of sorrow.” In 2016, the Angeles City church presented Agbuya and his wife, Rose, with a Distinguished Service Award during its 53rd anniversary celebration. Agbuya earned a Master of Arts, a Doctorate of Philosophy, and a Doctorate of Education. He is survived by his wife, Rose Canieso; their four children, Ammie Rose Gates, Lemuel Agbuya, Faith Joy Agbuya, and Jeriel Agbuya; and five grandchildren. A celebration of life was held 7 September at La Pieta Memorial Park in Angeles City, Philippines. (Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary via NCN News submissions) Stories to share? Send an email to news@nazarene.org
Josué Fenco Flores, superintendent of the Peru Central District, passed away 2 September at the age of 60. Josué Fenco Flores, superintendent of the Peru Central District, passed away 2 September at the age of 60. Fenco was ordained in 2000 and served as a pastor throughout Peru before he was appointed district superintendent earlier this year. “He took on this responsibility with much love,” said Oscar Suárez Becerra, Peru communications coordinator. “[He showed us] an example of fidelity, simplicity, and selfless service to God.” A funeral service will be held at the Pueblo Libre Church of the Nazarene in Peru. Prayer is requested for the Fenco and district church families. (Church of the Nazarene South America) Read more
Japan
Deadly earthquake rattles Japanese island
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck the Japanese island of Hokkaido 6 September, triggering landslides and causing massive power outages. A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck the Japanese island of Hokkaido 6 September, triggering landslides and causing massive power outages. There have been 16 confirmed deaths and 26 people are reported missing. About half of Hokkaido’s 5.3 million residents were without power Friday. Residents throughout the island were waiting for running water, telephone services, and transportation services to be restored. There has been no confirmed damage to any Nazarene churches in the area. The home and church of Japan District Superintendent Furukawa were not affected by the earthquake. Prayer is requested for those who have lost loved ones, as well as for the recovery process and restoration of the island. More information will be posted as it is made available. (Church of the Nazarene Asia-Pacific) Read more
Volunteers reach community, receive call to missions in Mexico
More than 15 people in Tuxtla Chico, Mexico, accepted Christ as their Savior after a group of volunteers served the community through Project Paul. Several of the team members felt a call to missions work during the project. Nearly 20 volunteer missionaries served through Project Paul 5-12 August in Tuxtla Chico, Mexico. The team served in the 15 de Abril, La Granja, San Joaquín, and Manuel Lazos communities, and throughout the week 17 people accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior, and 23 people agreed to receive a follow-up to hear more about a life in Christ. “The Rains of Grace Church and its pastor, Pablo Zunun, will give a follow-up visit to those who asked for one,” said Andrea Margarita López Miguel, Global Missions coordinator for the Mexico Southern Border District. “The pastor and his wife, Xochitl Ramírez, are very happy and thankful to God, the district, and every person who prayed for this project.” In addition to reaching many people in the city of Tuxtla Chico, several team members encountered God as well. “During the project, many of the volunteers felt a call to serve the Lord through missions work,” Miguel said. “They committed to pray to go wherever God takes them.” (Church of the Nazarene Mesoamerica) Read more
Flags of the Nations: Belize
Each week, the Church of the Nazarene's Global Ministry Center proudly flies a flag of one of the many nations in which the denomination is present in ministry. This week's flag: Belize, Mesoamerica Region. Click "read more" for information on the country, including what year the denomination entered Belize and how many Nazarenes are there today.
The flag is royal blue with a white disc at the center containing the national coat of arms held by a mestizo and a black man surrounded by 50 mahogany leaves. The flag is bordered at top and bottom by two red stripes. The colors on the flag are respectively those of the country's national parties, the People's United Party and United Democratic Party. The 50 leaves recall 1950, the year PUP came to power.
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: Belize
The Church of the Nazarene officially entered Belize in 1934.
Belize had a population of 360,346 in 2017. That same year, Belize reported 61 Churches of the Nazarene, 59 of which are officially organized. Belize has 4,011 total members.
Located on the Mesoamerica Region, Belize has one Phase 3 district and one Phase 2 district. For more information about the Mesoamerica Region, visit mesoamericaregion.org.
* = The weekly highlighted flag is raised on the middle of three poles in compliance with U.S. government protocols. It flies to the left of the GMC host-nation United States flag, which flies above the host-state flag of Kansas. The Christian flag flies on the third pole.
The Global Ministry Center is the mission and service hub of the Church of the Nazarene.
More than 550 people came to Jiraquito, Venezuela, from all over the country for the annual Equipped for Living Nazarene camp. This year's focus was on building a committed generation to follow God and identify leaders in the country. More than 550 people from the Venezuela First, Llanos, Andean, Lake, and Center districts attended the Equipped for Living Nazarene camp, held 28 August to 1 September in Jiraquito, Venezuela. This year, the camp’s mission was to build up a committed and passionate generation to follow God's call and to identify emerging leaders in the country. “For each Nazarene in Venezuela, the camp is held each year to unite us, to be filled with the Holy Spirit, to see miracles of conversion and transformed lives, as well as lives called to the ministry,” said Leidy Cordero, Venezuela communications coordinator. Adiel Amadeu Teixeira, president of the Global Nazarene Youth International Council, preached at the event. He spoke on living in obedience, forgiveness, holiness, and following the Lord’s call. “We thank Pastor Adiel for his enthusiasm and passion with which he [preached] the Word,” Cordero said. “We give thanks to the Lord because many young people, adolescents, children, and couples have obtained tools to live according to the purposes of God in our country.” (Church of the Nazarene South America) Read more USA/Canada
Global Ministry Center
Moving Ministers: August 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. 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 August 2018. To view the August report, click here.
As of: Tuesday, 4 September 2018
Moving Ministers
from Wednesday, 1 August 2018 to Friday, 31 August 2018
Rev. Susan C. Armstrongfrom Unassigned Pastoral Service on 8/22/2018 Chicago Central in Bourbonnais IL to ReynoldsburgReynoldsburg OH Rev. Anthony T. Bailey from Pastoral Service Indianapolis WestsideIndianapolis INto Pastoral Service on 8/5/2018 Indianapolis First in Indianapolis IN Rev. Benjamin J. Beck from Unassigned Michigan in Grand Ledge MI to Pastor on 8/6/2018 Saint Joseph in Saint Joseph MI Rev. Michael J. Blough from Pastoral Service St. Cloud in Saint Cloud FL to Pastoral Service on 8/12/2018 Cleveland First in Cleveland TN Rev. Josie Busby from Pastoral Service Ponca City in Ponca City OK toPastor on 8/12/2018 St. Luke's Blackwell First in Blackwell OK Rev. Ricky D. Calvert from Pastor Dalhart & Dalhart Casa de Oracion in Dalhart TX to Pastor on 8/12/2018 Barnsdall in Barnsdall OK Rev. Nicole R. Cotton from Pastoral Service Liberty in Vilonia AR to Pastor on 8/5/2018 Sherwood First in Sherwood AR Rev. Gerald F. "J.J." James from Unassigned South Central Ohio in Grove City OH to Pastor on 9/9/2018 Fayetteville First in Fayetteville AR Rev. Troy Allen Knudsen from Pastoral Service Rocky Mount in Rocky Mount NC to Pastoral Service on 8/19/2018 Tallahassee First in Tallahassee FL Rev. Timothy R. Moebs from Pastor Wauseon Community Indian Lake in Wauseon OH toPastor on 8/26/2018 Northside in Lakeview OH Rev. Samuel Montijo from Pastoral Service Ellicott City Crossroads in Ellicott City MD to Pastoral Service on 10/7/2018 Raleigh First in Garner NC Rev. Miranda Musick from Student East Ohio in Canton OH to Pastoral Service on 8/29/2018 Tipp City in Tipp City OH Rev. Crystal Cooksey Petty from Pastoral Service Jason Chapel in Dickson TN to Pastor on 8/1/2018 Kingston Springs in Kingston Springs TN Rev. Jacob Story from Pastoral Service Oklahoma City Western Oaks in Oklahoma City OK to Pastor on 8/13/2018 Guthrie Guthrie OK Rev. Cary G. Tipton from Pastor Grace Point Community in Kingsville TX to Pastor on 8/26/2018 Mannford Grace Family Worship Center in Mannford OK Rev. David L. Troxler from Unassigned New England in Quincy MA to Pastoral Service on 8/19/2018 Ephrata Grace Point in Ephrata PA Rev. Karen E. Troxler from Unassigned New England in Quincy MA to Pastoral Service on 8/19/2018 Ephrata Grace Point Ephrata PA Rev. Dale E. Turner from Student South Carolina in West Columbia SC to Pastor on 9/16/2018 Fulton First Fulton KY Rev. Donal Leon Westbrook Pastor Maple Shade in Alma AR to Pastoral Service on 8/5/2018 Van Buren First in Van Buren AR Rev. Richard L. Williams from Pastoral Service Delta Gunnison Valley in Delta CO to Pastor on 8/5/2018 Durango Faith Community in Durango CO Rev. John Albert Wright from Pastoral Service Sterling First in Sterling IL to Pastor on 8/12/2018 Batesville in Batesville AR For previous reports, see usacanadanazarene.org. Read more
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 3-7 September 2018. The following is a weekly listing of Nazarene ministers and leaders who recently went home to be with the Lord. Notices were received 3-7 September 2018. Angelito Agbuya, 67, of Angeles City, Philippines, passed away 4 September. He was the lead pastor at Angeles City First Church of the Nazarene in the Philippines. He is survived by his wife, Rose Canieso. (story) Josué Fenco Flores, 60, of Pueblo Libre, Peru, passed away 2 September. He was the Peru Central district superintendent. (story) Wayne Greve, 90, of Clarkston, Michigan, passed away 2 September. He was a retired minister, serving in Michigan and Indiana. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Greve. Essie (McCauley) Hoffpauir, 84, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away 23 August. She was the widow of retired minister Clarence Hoffpauir, who served in Louisiana. Clarence Hoffpauir passed away in 2014. Evan Kaechele, 97, of Olds, Alabama, passed away 3 September. He was a retired minister, serving in Minnesota, Wyoming, Montana, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Kaechele, in 2012. Karen McKinney, 74, of Cleo Springs, Oklahoma, passed away 31 August. She was the wife of retired minister Charles McKinney, who served in Oklahoma. Andrew Rushing, 83, of Glenwood, Arkansas, passed away 1 September. He was a retired minister and educator, serving in Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Kansas, Missouri, Michigan, and Tennessee. He is survived by his wife, Dicksie Rushing. Antonia Villarreal, 81, of Kingsville, Texas, passed away 4 August. She was the widow of retired minister Arnulfo Villarreal, who served in Texas. Arnulfo Villarreal passed away in April. For previous editions of In Memoriam, see the "Passings" section by clicking here. Note: Please join us in prayer for the families who have lost loved ones. Click on names for full stories, funeral information, local online obituaries, and/or guest books (if available). To submit an entry of a minister or church leader, send to news@nazarene.org. (Compiled by NCN News) Read more
Human Resources
GMC employment opportunities
Located in Lenexa, Kansas, the Global Ministry Center is the administrative, mission, and service hub for the Church of the Nazarene's ministries in 162 world areas. The following positions are available: 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. Candidate Development Specialist (Full-time) Global Missions Personnel Description: This person will assist with missionary candidate development, coordinate and assist with events, work independently and with a team, and perform a wide variety of responsibilities with high confidentiality. Interpretation & Translation Liaison/District Records Assistant (Full-time) General Secretary’s Office Description: This person will be responsible for facilitating requests for translation of documents and event interpretation. Additional responsibilities will include assisting with the reviewing and posting of global district journals. Preferred candidates will be multi-lingual. 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. Accounting Clerk (Part-time) Under the direction of the Director of Finance, the Accounting Clerk performs routine accounting functions of average difficulty in the areas of cash receipts, accounts payable, and other entry-level related office duties. Learn More 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. Recent openings: Full-Time Assistant Field Services Coordinator.
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.Read more
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