A young man named Marvin was facing life in prison. His youth leader, Jenee Noriega, stood up for him and worked with his lawyer so Marvin could have a second chance at finding a brand-new life. Jenee’s passion to fight for Marvin stemmed from her own life experiences.
Record-breaking rainfall sent floodwaters surging through low-lying areas of Middle Tennessee on 21 August. Waverly Church of the Nazarene and Camp Garner Creek were greatly affected by the deadly flash flood.
Cundy’s Harbor Church of the Nazarene has tapped into its local fishing culture for the annual Blessing of the Fleet, which has become one of the community’s most anticipated events.
A Louisiana church caught fire Saturday, 7 August 2021, just weeks before the congregation prepared to move back into its sanctuary after a year of repairs due to hurricanes Laura and Delta.
Pastor Jay Height and his wife, Jane, have been building intentional relationships with community members since the start of the pandemic. They met Mike and Diane Tyler, forming a relationship that would eventually lead them to Christ.
Randall Craker has been appointed interim superintendent of the Oregon Pacific District. He will replace Dave Anderson until a new superintendent is appointed.
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. To view the report for July, click read more.
J. Mark Barnes, 78, of Herbon, Ohio, passed away 25 July 2021. He was a retired district superintendent who led the North Carolina District for 17 years.
In this month’s edition of Nazarenes in the News, read about breakthroughs in Malawi, a centennial celebration, a community center in Indiana, chaplains who are new, and chaplains who have been through it all.
A Nazarene church in rural North Dakota is preparing to meet its community’s needs by opening an immigration office that will provide low-cost, local services for many in North Dakota who need help with legal immigration or starting their path to citizenship.
