Harry Curry Jr. appointed Kentucky District Superintendent
Harry Curry Jr. was appointed superintendent of the Kentucky District on 3 August 2026. The appointment was made by Carla Sunberg, in consultation with the Kentucky District Advisory Board, USA/Canada Regional Director Jeffrey Johnson, and the Board of General Superintendents. The appointment is effective 1 September 2026. Curry replaces Brian Powell, who has served as […]
NYC attendees pack care kits, share hope
What could it look like if more than 10,000 teenagers were invited to serve people in need? That question was answered at the 2026 Nazarene Youth Conference (NYC), held in Salt Lake City, Utah, during the first week of July. Between powerful worship services, late-night concerts, exploring the area, and building new friendships, students devoted […]
Nathan Rogers elected superintendent of Southwest Indiana District
The Southwest Indiana District elected Nathan Rogers as superintendent on 21 July 2026. Since 2021, Rogers has served as assistant superintendent for the Southwest Indiana District. Rogers’ new assignment becomes effective 19 August 2026. He will replace Timothy Crump, who has served as superintendent since 2016. Rogers has served as a minister in the Church of […]
Calvary Callender elected superintendent for North/East Texas District
Calvary Callender was elected superintendent of the North/East Texas District on 13 July 2026 during the district’s 118th assembly. Callender currently serves as pastor of Lantana Community Fellowship Church of the Nazarene in Texas. Callender’s new assignment will be effective 13 August 2026. He will follow Dr. Keven Wentworth, who has led the North/East Texas […]
Southwestern Ohio District elects new superintendent
The Southwestern Ohio District elected Daryl Blank as superintendent on 13 July 2026. Blank currently serves as the pastor of Cincinnati Springdale Church of the Nazarene. Blank’s new assignment is effective 11 August 2026. He will replace Robert “Bob” Mahaffey, who has served as superintendent of the Southwest Ohio District since 2016. Blank became an […]
Record number of students, volunteers attend NYC 2026
More than 10,000 students and volunteers gathered in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, for Nazarene Youth Conference (NYC) 2026, held at Salt Palace Convention Center, 2-5 July 2026. Centered on the theme “Wonder,” the four-day conference encouraged young people to reflect on the wonders of God, his creation, and their role in his kingdom. “It […]
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 […]