Nazarene News
William Sawyer selected as chief administrative officer
Global Ministry CenterThe Board of General Superintendents announced that William Sawyer, vice president for Financial Services at TransUnion and senior pastor of Santa Ana, California, First Church of the Nazarene, will serve as chief administrative officer of the Global Ministry Center.
Preparing the Way: Africa Region holds conference in Côte d'Ivoire
Grand Bassam, Côte d'IvoireNearly 500 representatives from countries across West Africa gathered in Grand Bassam, Côte d'Ivoire, for the Africa Region's third conference. The event included attendees from Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone who were formerly restricted from travelling outside their countries because of the...
Australia team visits Greece for vision prayer tour
Greece, Eurasia RegionA team of 11 Nazarenes from Australia, Portugal, and Spain traveled across Greece for a vision prayer tour in March as the Church of the Nazarene attempts to establish a registered ministry there.
Asia-Pacific Region experiences multiple earthquakes
Asia-Pacific RegionMultiple earthquakes and subsequent aftershocks rocked the western side of the Asia-Pacific Ring of Fire April 14. The Asia-Pacific Region has not received any reports of Nazarene property damage or injuries.
Mid-Atlantic District elects new superintendent
Glen Burnie, MarylandGeneral Superintendent David W. Graves announced the election of David Bowser as superintendent of the Mid-Atlantic District.
NTC-Manchester faculty member attends UK prime minister's Easter celebration
London, United KingdomPhil Rawlings, co-founder of the Manchester Centre for the Study of Christianity and Islam at Nazarene Theological College-Manchester, was invited to attend an Easter celebration hosted by UK Prime Minister David Cameron.
Initiatives & Announcements
BGS announces theme for General Assembly 2017
The Board of General Superintendents announced that the theme for the Church of the Nazarene’s General Assembly and Conventions next summer will be “One Body, One Spirit, One Hope.”
2016 Annual Report of the Board of General Superintendents
Jerry D. Porter delivered the annual Board of General Superintendents' Report during the 93rd Session of the General Board 28 February in Ede, Netherlands.
Nazarene Publishing House regains financial footing
Nazarene Publishing House continues to move forward with significant innovation in a season of reinvention, including the sale of the administrative offices located on Troost Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri, and the relaunch of Lillenas Publishing Company.
Board of General Superintendents urges church response to refugee crisis
“Nazarenes are among those who have had to flee their countries to escape violent conflict,” the Board of General Superintendents wrote in a letter to the church. “Nazarenes are also among those who have had to flee because faith in Jesus has put their lives in danger. And Nazarenes are among those who have been ministering to refugee families who are seeking safety and hope.”
Denomination to host Compassion Conference
The Church of the Nazarene, through Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, is hosting a global Compassion Conference July 14-16, 2016. Compassion Conference is a global event designed to bring together church and regional leaders alongside learners and practitioners to equip churches for holistic, transformational ministry.
BGS publishes Nazarene Essentials
The Board of General Superintendents recently released Nazarene Essentials, a new document explaining the basics of the Church of the Nazarene's teaching, history, theology, mission, funding, and connections.
New denominational website launches
A new version of the nazarene.org website launched this week to better reflect and resource a global church.
General secretary releases 2014 stats
General Secretary David P. Wilson and Nazarene Research Services released the annual church statistical reports for 2014.
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