Church of the Nazarene - News and Updates

News and Updates

	BGS announces pre-General Assembly prayer, fasting initiative Our Lord calls each of us to prayer with fasting. The Board of General Superintendents encourages Nazarenes everywhere to fast and pray beginning 1 June 2013 and continuing for 21 days until the General Assembly and Conventions. Read more on NCN News.
	Middendorf encourages prayer in advance of General Assembly 2013 General Superintendent Jesse C. Middendorf knows firsthand what goes on in the months leading up to and behind the scenes during General Assembly and would like all Nazarenes to pray for the quadrennial event. Read more on NCN News.
	100 Percent Districts District assemblies are under way on the USA/Canada Region, and reports arriving at the Church of the Nazarene's Global Ministry Center show continued sacrificial generosity among Nazarenes. See an up-to-date 2012 list at NCN News.
	You're invited to General Assembly 2013 Less than 12 months remain until the 28th General Assembly and Conventions convene. Nazarenes from around the world will gather at the Indianapolis Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Read more...
	General superintendents set to retire at General Assembly 2013 The Church of the Nazarene will bid farewell to two general superintendents at the denomination’s upcoming General Assembly and Conventions. Read more...
	Duartes make first visit to Japan On October 6, General Superintendent Eugénio Duarte and his wife, Maria Teresa, made their first visit to Japan. While there he preached, spoke at a men’s conference, and met with church leaders in various cities. They were welcomed warmly by Japan Nazarenes who introduced them to the work of the church and Japanese culture. Following are highlights of their trip. Read more...
	General Superintendents encourage participation in Angel Tree ministry This ministry was developed by Prison Fellowship, an organization founded by the late Charles Colson with a vision “to develop a reconciling community of restoration for all involved in or affected by crime, thereby proclaiming and demonstrating the redemptive love and transforming power of Jesus Christ for all people.” Read more...
	Hobby Lobby statement In light of the recent news release regarding the petition delivered to Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. by a local church pastor in Oklahoma City, the Board of General Superintendents issued a statement to help our constituency understand where the Board and the Church of the Nazarene stand on this matter. Read more...
	General superintendents, NMI launch Prayer with Fasting initiative The Church of the Nazarene’s Board of General Superintendents and Nazarene Missions International launched a new initiative this week called Prayer with Fasting. Read more...
	Board supports NAE statement on contraception rule In the February meeting of the Church of the Nazarene’s Board of General Superintendents, the decision was made to support the statement of the National Association of Evangelicals, of which the Church of the Nazarene is a member, regarding the recent Health and Human Services contraception rule in the U.S. Read more...
	Board of General Superintendents Easter Letter To Nazarenes around the world: As we approach this year’s Easter celebration, the presence of our risen Lord is being felt throughout the Church of the Nazarene. Read more...
	Warrick leads winter revival services at Olivet Olivet’s winter revival series kicked off on Sunday morning, February 5 in Centennial Chapel. J. K. Warrick, general superintendent of the Church of the Nazarene, is the special speaker for the week. Read more... Previous articles are noted to the left.
	Historic gathering of denominational leaders On January 13 a historic meeting of leaders took place at the central offices of the Foursquare Church. Welcomed by president Glenn Burris, 18 top leaders of denominations committed to a common emphasis on holiness in the 21st century met as part of the Wesleyan Holiness Consortium (WHC). These leaders represent 13 denominations whose roots are common in the Wesleyan-Holiness Movement. Read more... Previous articles are noted to the left.
	Holiness Leaders form Global Wesleyan Alliance Leaders of 11 faith communions met recently in Anderson, Indiana, to form the Global Wesleyan Alliance (GWA), a unique partnership created to amplify the prophetic voice of Wesleyan-Arminian, holiness ministries, and increase their effectiveness in spreading scriptural holiness throughout the world. Read more... Previous articles are noted to the left.
	General Superintendents meet with presidents of Nazarene Bible College and Nazarene Theological Seminary On Tuesday, December 6 the Board of General Superintendents met with David A. Busic, president of Nazarene Theological Seminary, and Harold B. Graves Jr., president of Nazarene Bible College. The purpose of the meeting was to give an opportunity for the school presidents to communicate their plans and hopes for these two educational institutions. Read more... Previous articles are noted to the left.
	Thank You, Pastor The Church of the Nazarene's Board of General Superintendents released a short and personal video to all pastors in the Church of the Nazarene this week. October is Clergy Appreciation month in the U.S. and Canada. The heartfelt message was simple, yet can't be said enough: "Thank you." Read more... Previous articles are noted to the left.
	WEF Overpayment FAQs What is the Church of the Nazarene’s World Evangelism Fund (WEF) “overpayment?” WEF overpayment offerings are given by local Nazarene churches and are above and beyond the 5.5 percent base of current income. Nazarene Missions International (NMI) launched the WEF overpayment concept in 1992 after receiving approval from the General Board of the Church of the Nazarene. Read more... Previous articles are noted to the left.
	Changes to SDMI This is an update on the previously-announced changes in Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries International (SDMI) by the Board of General Superintendents (BGS). The BGS and the leadership of SDMI want the Church of the Nazarene to know the reason for this rethinking of SDMI and what it is likely to mean for local churches, districts, and educational institutions whose students are preparing for service in the field of religious education.Read more... Previous articles are noted to the left.
	BGS Send Greetings to Free Methodist Church of North America on their 150th Anniversary On behalf of the Board of General Superintendents and the members of the international Church of the Nazarene, it is my privilege to send greetings to the Board of Bishops, the General Conference delegates, and guests as the Free Methodist Church in North America celebrates its Sesquicentennial Anniversary. Read more... Previous articles are noted to the left.
	Former Nazarene Headquarters sold to Kauffman Foundation; campus to become school for Kansas City's urban core J. K. Warrick, chair of the Board of General Superintendents (BGS), and Marilyn J. McCool, general treasurer, Church of the Nazarene, announced the sale of the International Center at 6401 The Paseo, Kansas City, Missouri, USA, to the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation also of Kansas City. Read more... Previous articles are noted to the left.
	Church of the Nazarene's Global Ministry Center bonds paid in full With finalization of the sale of the USA Church of the Nazarene Loan Fund to the Wesleyan Investment Foundation (www.wifonline.com), Marilyn McCool, general treasurer of the Church of the Nazarene, announced Friday that proceeds from the nearly US$27 million transaction have been used to pay the US$25 million debt on the church's Global Ministry Center (GMC) in Lenexa, Kansas, USA. Read more... Previous articles are noted to the left.
	World Evangelism Fund 100 Percent Districts As district assemblies continue on the USA/Canada Region in 2011, reports arriving at the Church of the Nazarene's Global Ministry Center show more sacrificial generosity among Nazarenes. Read more... Previous articles are noted to the left.
	Armenia District Holds First Assembly Armenian Nazarenes recently held their first district assembly as an independent Phase 1 District. Jesse C. Middendorf, Eurasia Region jurisdictional general superintendent, presided over the historic gathering. Read more... Previous articles are noted to the left.
	Board of General Superintendents Issues Call to Prayer for Tornado Victims Greetings in the name of our merciful Lord. We call on Him in this moment of need as we consider the thousands whose lives have been permanently altered by the devastation caused by storms across the southern United States. Read more... Previous articles are noted to the left.
	Warrick Views Devastation in Japan, Meets with Nazarene Leaders General Superintendent J. K. Warrick was a guest of Nazarene Compassionate Ministries (NCM) last week in Japan to meet with Nazarene leaders and disaster relief volunteers and to survey much of the destruction left by the March 11 earthquake and subsequent tsunami. Read more... Previous articles are noted to the left.