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Larry Allen, pastor of the Sardinia, Ohio, Church of the Nazarene, passed away November 29. He was 64. Born June 29, 1952, in Cabin Creek, Kentucky, he was the son of Nelson and Opal (Applegate) Allen. Larry earned a Bachelor of Arts from Mount Vernon Nazarene College (now University) in 1977. Later

Nazarenes in the News is a compilation of online news articles featuring Nazarene churches or church members. Members from Tulsa Hills Church of the Nazarene traveled to Louisiana to assist with flood relief. Oklahoma church members assist Louisiana flood victims Tulsa, Oklahoma ( KJRH , August 25)

General Superintendent David W. Graves delivers the opening message at TEACH 2016. Lay and clergy leaders from 26 districts across the USA/Canada Region gathered August 12 and 13 at TEACH 2016 to learn how to be more effective disciples who make disciples in and through the local church. The

David Okon on a motorcycle. Churches on the South Central Ohio District rallied around two causes this summer. The first project began in March during missionary zone rallies on the district. Missionary Tim Eby spoke about the work God is doing in West Africa, showing a video about pastors and lay

In 2014, a half-million people in Toledo, Ohio, lost access to safe water due to a toxic algae bloom in Lake Erie, which supplied the city’s water. At that point, the East Toledo campus of Hope Community Church of the Nazarene took action. The church believes in partnership — both with the community

General Superintendent David W. Graves announced the election of Robert Mahaffey as superintendent of the Southwestern Ohio District . Elected July 19 on the seventh ballot, Mahaffey replaces Douglas Van Nest, who served in the position for nine years. Mahaffey currently pastors the West Chester,

General Superintendent David W. Graves announced the election of David Bowser as superintendent of the Mid-Atlantic District . Elected April 11 on the first ballot, Bowser replaces Kenneth Mills, who spent nearly 19 years in the position. "Dr. David Bowser was elected on the first ballot with an

Nazarenes in the News is a compilation of online news articles featuring Nazarene churches or church members. Northwest Indiana Times photo Indiana church hosts Night to Shine Valparaiso, Indiana ( The Northwest Indiana Times , February 13) In a purple rhinestone-studded ball gown, Lee Anne

Rob Westerman, pastor at Springdale Nazarene Church 's campus in Norwood, Ohio, recently surprised 15 customers at a local grocery store by paying for their items. Over the course of two hours, Westerman entered the store, paid for an individual's groceries, then quickly disappeared to do it again.

Dave and Janet Lutz (Family photo) General Superintendent J. K. Warrick announced the June 14 election of David Lutz as superintendent of the East Ohio District . Elected on the first ballot, Lutz replaces Chuck Sunberg as district superintendent. Sunberg recently resigned from the position. His