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Texas couple receives unexpected call to missions

In June 2017 during General Assembly and Conventions in Indianapolis, Indiana, Linda Dortch “just happened” to sit on a bench in the Asia-Pacific Region booth and a missionary “just happened” to walk up and start a conversation about cross-cultural ministry. The missionary was David Potter, who,
16 Mar 2018
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Mount Vernon Nazarene University launches new health sciences program

Mount Vernon Nazarene University announced the launch of a new health sciences program that will be available in fall 2018. The Bachelor of Science in human services is designed to provide new routes for graduates to be involved in healthcare-related services, outside of direct hands-on patient care
13 Mar 2018
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Ohio church member responds to ministry calling through online courses

Luanne Beadnell has been a member of the Alliance, Ohio, Church of the Nazarene since 2008, but it wasn’t until recently that she felt God calling her to a life of Christian leadership through lay ministry. “After struggling for over two years, feeling like a ship with no direction, I felt His
13 Mar 2018
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P&B USA reports USA churches contributed more than $13 million

Don Walter, director of Pensions and Benefits USA , announced U.S. districts and churches contributed $13.6 million to the P&B Fund in 2017. Walter presented the information in a report to the Church of the Nazarene's Board of Pensions and USA National Board in February. “While this is about a
09 Mar 2018
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Nebraska church celebrates diversity

Nebraska's Fremont Nazarene Church congregation recently celebrated diversity in their community through an event called “Coming to America — Our Stories.” The event featured nine speakers from nine different countries sharing their stories of coming to the U.S., including why they came and what
07 Mar 2018
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Moving Ministers: February 2018

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 and pastoral service. Entries were received in February 2018. To view the February
01 Mar 2018
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Church of the Nazarene remembers life of Billy Graham

The Church of the Nazarene joins with millions around the world remembering the life and ministry of evangelist Billy Graham, who passed away 21 February in North Carolina, USA. William Franklin “Billy” Graham Jr., 99, shared the gospel of Jesus Christ to some 215 million people who attended one of
23 Feb 2018
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Mason appointed interim DS for South Carolina

General Superintendent David W. Graves announced the appointment this week of Greg Mason as interim superintendent of the South Carolina District . Mason follows Eddie Estep, who was recently appointed superintendent of the Kansas City District . Mason's appointment is effective 1 March, and he will
23 Feb 2018
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Participate in NYC 2019 through prayer

As Nazarene Youth Conference 2019: Love God, Love Others approaches, USA/Canada Nazarene Youth International staff are encouraging participation through prayer. An NYC Prayer Wall offers an opportunity to surround every student, sponsor, and volunteer connected to NYC 2019 in prayer: Nothing happens
23 Feb 2018
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Pastor Karen Blankenship remembered

Karen Blankenship (left) and Priscilla Onyedika Ozodo (right) Karen Blankenship, a recent pastor at Calvary Community Church of the Nazarene in West Henrietta, New York, passed away 14 February after a six-year battle with cancer. She was 60. Blankenship served as a minister at Oskaloosa, Iowa,
16 Feb 2018
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