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NCM responds after flood in Papua New Guinea

A devastating flood swept through the Jiwaka province recently in northern Papua New Guinea. Some villages were swept away by the flood waters, and at least three people were reportedly killed. Read more

Nazarenes in the News

Nazarenes in the News is a compilation of online news articles featuring Nazarene churches or church members. In the news this week: Nazarenes in Papua New Guinea and Australia are funding the largest expansion in the history of the Kudjip Nazarene hospital ... MNU alumnus and co-pilot share more details about what happened when the engine went out on flight 1380 ... MLB pitcher takes on a new career through MNU's accelerated nursing program ... Indiana church serves their community through various service projects. Read more

NTC-Auckland receives nearly 3,000 books

Nazarene Theological College in Auckland, New Zealand, recently received 88 boxes filled with a total of 2,700 books to help complete the college's much-needed theological library. Read more

Church members extend ministry to additional Philippines island

Santa Fe Church of the Nazarene members are using community outreach to establish a long-term presence on Biliran Island in the Philippines, including hosting a Vacation Bible School and providing the community with access to clean water. Read more

Australia church starts worship service for refugees

Thornbury Community Church, a Church of the Nazarene in a suburb of Melbourne, Australia, is learning what it means to welcome their neighbour and become a globally minded body of believers by reaching out to refugees in the community. Read more

A turning point in history

Resurrection Sunday is a turning point in all of human history and opens up to us the possibility of participating in the life of our holy God. Read more

Texas couple receives unexpected call to missions

At the 2017 General Assembly, Jim and Linda Dortch had an unexpected encounter with an Asia-Pacific missionary who encouraged them to take on a new assignment. Read more

Childhood victim of tribal violence seeks peace among his people

Thirty years ago, an 11-year-old boy was caught in the middle of a family feud and took a machete to the back. Now, years after being treated at Kudjip Nazarene Hospital, Masa is an ordained minister who is serving the same people that nearly took his life away.  Read more