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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

Southeast Asia Nazarene Bible College opens Indianapolis extension center

Southeast Asia Nazarene Bible College has opened an extension center in Indianapolis, Indiana, to serve the increasing Myanmar immigrant population. 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

Earthquake devastates Papua New Guinea

A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit the Southern Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea 26 February, killing at least 31 people, including the daughter of Nazarene church members. Three Nazarene church buildings collapsed, and one Nazarene bush church was destroyed.  Read more