Stephen Lowe appointed NNU vice president for academic affairs
Northwest Nazarene University, Nampa, Idaho, has appointed Stephen Lowe as vice president for academic affairs, effective July 1, 2026. Lowe brings more than three decades of experience in Christian higher education, including leadership in academic administration, accreditation, faculty development, and student success initiatives. Most recently, he served as vice president for academic affairs and chief academic officer at […]
Jim Thornton elected superintendent of Northeast Oklahoma District
James Thornton was elected superintendent of the Northeast Oklahoma District on 6 June 2026 during the district’s 74th assembly. Thornton currently serves as pastor of Tulsa Hills Church of the Nazarene in Oklahoma. “Anything that is beautiful and effective about the church is because of the grace of Jesus,” Thornton said. “These are exciting days to be a part of the Northeast Oklahoma […]
Remembering Ronald Doolittle
Ronald D. Doolittle, 91, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away 11 May 2026. He was a retired minister and district superintendent. Ronald was born 12 March 1935 to Ilow Doolittle and Marguerite Evans. He served in the United States Army before attending college and seminary. He received his schooling from Indiana Christian University, where he earned […]
NYMA prepares young students for missions
During a recent NMI retreat, Pastor Ron Armenta was listening to a presentation about The Cause from global leaders. Armenta felt as if God was placing a question about the initiative on his heart, so he spoke up. Little did he realize the impact that question would have. Soon he got a call from his […]
Moving Ministers: April 2026
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, student, and pastoral service. Entries were received in April 2026. To view the April report, click here. For previous reports, see usacanadanazarene.org.
UNINAZ holds graduation, continues partnerships with Kansas City, New York Metro districts
The Nazarene University of the Americas – UNINAZ (formerly known as SENDAS) recently held historic commencement ceremonies in the Kansas City and Metro New York districts. Thirty-one students combined graduated from the Diploma in Hispanic Pastoral Theology, Bachelor’s in Hispanic Pastoral Theology, and Master of Religious Studies programs, with a concentration in Church Mission. UNINAZ […]
David Bennett elected superintendent of Philadelphia District
David Bennett was elected superintendent of the Philadelphia District on 26 April 2026. Bennett has served as the pastor at Fairview Village Church of the Nazarene in Eagleville, Pennsylvania, since 2007. Bennett’s new assignment begins 25 May 2026. He follows Kerry Willis, who decided to return to pastoral ministry in 2025. Kenneth Mills served as […]
Florida Nazarene ministry impacting lives locally, globally
Bags of Hope — a Compassionate Ministry Center based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has been impacting many lives, both in the United States and in Guyana. Founded by David Rambarran — pastor at Dayspring International Church of the Nazarene in Fort Lauderdale, and his wife Diana — the organization connects service groups interested in ministry, helping […]
Moving Ministers: March 2026
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, student, and pastoral service. Entries were received in March 2026. To view the March report, click here. For previous reports, see usacanadanazarene.org.
Nazarene Bible College names Rob Prince to lead new ministry center
Amid growing challenges and a sense of isolation and disconnection among Nazarene ministry leaders and pastors, Nazarene Bible College (NBC) is responding by developing a new yet-to-be-named ministry center aimed at strengthening mutual support and community. NBC is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Prince as the executive director of the new ministry center. […]