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NAZARENE CENTENNIAL URBAN RENAISSANCE

Within weeks, Nazarenes with interest in urban ministry opportunities will gather in Philadelphia for a historic event that could renew the church's passion for urban missions. "To the City with Love," the theme of the conference is designed to provide a learning marketplace for practitioners, as well as facilitating a network of professionals who can share their knowledge and experience. read more

NAZARENES DEMONSTRATE SUPPORT FOR URBAN INITIATIVES

The Board of General Superintendents has approved and endorsed March 12, 2006 as an opportunity for the denomination to support the renewed urban initiatives of the US/Canada Mission Evangelism department. The 10% Mission Special (Urban Mission Awareness Offering) is designated to coincide with the upcoming Nazarene Centennial Urban Renaissance to be held in Philadelphia, April 3 - 5, 2006. read more

TROTMAN CALLED TO HIGHLAND PARK NAZARENE

Larry W. Leonard, senior pastor of Highland Park Church of the Nazarene is pleased to announce the hiring of Eon Trotman as the Magnification Pastor (music pastor). He is a native of Guyana and a product of missionary service. A purpose-driven church of 1200 plus members, Trotman will lead a team of gifted and committed servants in music, drama, and multimedia. read more

BEYIOKU URBAN REPORT

Excitement was in the air recently as the leaders of Pilgrim Congregational UCC spent time in a retreat facilitated by the Alliance of Church-Based Community Developers to focus on team building and prime spiritual priorities. The retreat started on Friday night with the pastor and ministers only, and the Saturday session included the members of the board of trustees along with all the other leaders of the church. read more

CHICAGO FIRST CHURCH OPENS MINISTRY CENTER IN THE CITY!

On November 19, 2005, the Chicago First Church of the Nazarene under the leadership of Pastor Kevin Ulmet, celebrated an Open House at the newly rehabbed Chicago Austin Hope and Light Ministry Center. read more

MVNU'S SINGLETARY HONORED

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio - Mount Vernon Nazarene University Director of Multicultural Affairs Jim Singletary was named a "Sprit of the Vision" Award recipient at the recent Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Breakfast. read more

LETTER TO PASTOR KING

Rev. Dorzell King, pastor of the Risen Lamb Church of the Nazarene in Kansas City, recently held revival meetings in Memphis, Tennessee. Following is a letter of thanks sent to him by the pastor of the Memphis Friendship Nazarene Church. read more

NEW BLACK MINISTRIES REGISTERED EVANGELIST

Rev. Fred L. McCarty is a newly registered evangelist and NewStart pastor serving the Lord Jesus Christ on the West Virginia South District under the tutelage of Dr. Mervin Smith, district superintendent. Fred graduated from the Nazarene Bible College extension, the WV South District School of Ministries, August 3, 2000, and was ordained as an Elder on August 5, 2004. read more

TESTIMONY FROM JEWISH CONGREGATION

I would also like to share with you a testimony about our Shabbat service this past weekend! While Rabbi Jack was off teaching at the Southwest Messianic Conference in California, we had Rob Wardheim from Jews for Jesus share with our congregation about their 'Behold your God!" campaign. read more

NAZARENES PREPARE FOR BLACK CONFERENCE

There is a spirit of excitement and expectancy as the time draws closer to our "Empowerment Conference" in Dallas, Texas. Nazarenes from across the country will convene in the Long Horn State for what is building up to be an unforgettable season of refreshing. read more

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