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The Global Church of the Nazarene News: "New Pensions & Benefits director" of The Church of the Nazarene News <news@nazarene.org> in Lenexa, Kansas, United States for Friday, 27 September 2019
General Treasurer Keith Cox announced the election of Kevin P. Gilmore as director of Pensions & Benefits. The Board of General Superintendents elected Gilmore at their September meeting.
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Kevin Gilmore elected director of Pensions & Benefits
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The Board of General Superintendents elected Gilmore at their September meeting.
“The Board of General Superintendents is confident that Kevin will provide great leadership in this vital ministry of the church,” said Fili Chambo, chair of the Board of General Superintendents. “Kevin’s training, experience, and heart for God and His people qualify him for the role. We are thankful for the careful and prayerful search of the Pensions & Benefits board that discovered God had someone prepared, even before we had a need.”
Gilmore follows former Pensions & Benefits USA Director Don Walter, who passed away suddenly in March after serving the organization in that capacity for nearly 25 years, with a total of 35 years of service.
"It’s an honor to serve our denomination as director of Pensions & Benefits,” Gilmore said. “I look forward to continuing the legacy of effective assistance provided by the P&B team in meeting the needs and honoring the dedicated service of our active and retired ministers, missionaries, and ministry staff."
Each year, P&B serves more than 17,000 church employees and spouses with financial support, such as retirement benefits and life and disability insurance.
Gilmore, a Certified Public Accountant for over 30 years, has extensive experience in the financial sector, and served as the chief financial officer for MidAmerica Nazarene University from 2009 to 2016. Most recently, he has been a partner with B2B CFO, a national management consulting firm that serves owners of small and mid-sized businesses.
“Kevin is both an experienced business man and a dedicated churchman,” said General Treasurer Keith Cox. “As a member of MidAmerica Nazarene University’s Board of Trustees, I observed first-hand how the Lord used Kevin to guide the university through significant financial challenges when he served as vice president of finance. I’m excited to see the Lord use Kevin’s financial expertise and passion for serving our pastoral community to further the Kingdom.”
Gilmore has also served as chairman of the Olathe Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, president of the Olathe School Board, and president of the Kansas State Board of Education. He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s degree in organizational administration/leadership from MidAmerica Nazarene University.
Kevin and his wife, Julie, have been active members of College Church of the Nazarene in Olathe, Kansas, since 1983, where Kevin leads an adult Bible study fellowship class and serves on the church board.
“My personal relationship with Jesus Christ is what defines my life,” Gilmore said. “My goal in life is to be certain I see people the way God sees them, and live a life of holiness.”
Church leaders from South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, and Eswatini recently attended the Ratwerk Pastors and Leaders Conference in South Africa. Read moreSouth Africa PALCON inspires church leaders
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Rustenberg, South Africa
“It was a conference in season,” said District Superintendent Randal Julie. “A much-needed reality check to get our minds and hearts transformed and to once again see the true purpose of Church.”
The conference was led by Dawie de Koker, lead pastor at Agape Church of the Nazarene.
“Rev. Dawie de Koker inspired, challenged, and equipped us to step out of our comfort zone and start being effective for the Lord,” Julie said. “His openness and willingness to share his personal experiences was truly refreshing. The excitement and fire that I’m seeing and hearing from the pastors and leaders will see our churches move to greater heights and in turn allow us to become the Church that Christ intended us to be.”
According to one pastor, the tips on how to impact your community resonated strongly.
“I needed this conference,” said Pastor Clarke from Calvary Church of the Nazarene. "It was inspiring, challenging and the trusted ‘tips & tricks’ of impacting your community for God, really resonated deep within my heart.”
Many churches started implementing what they’ve learned from the Ratwerk Conference, and a delegation from the district will be driving 1,200km (~745 miles) to Rustenburg in October to attend another conference that will be hosted at the Agapé Church.
“My theory was challenged as to how important it is for us as the church to make sure that we are aware of what is REALLY needed to reach the people in our communities,” Pastor Christo said. “Holiness is a way of life, and our communities should earnestly want to seek the face of God through the difference we as a church make in their lives.” (Church of the Nazarene Africa Region)
When God prompted Stan and Mary Remole to hang on to their horses, they didn’t quite see the vision of what was to come for them and their facilities. Now, their budding ministry has helped many in eastern Illinois, and their plans for growth are expanding beyond just horses. Read more
Horse ministry provides hope to children, communities in eastern Illinois by Daniel Sperry
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Stan and Mary Remole started Hooves of Hope, a Nazarene Compassionate Ministry Center in Potomac, Illinois, 10 years ago.
“We had our son Michael, and we had show-horses,” said Mary Remole. “They would go do shows, and it was a father and son bonding thing. After Michael went to college, Stan was out at the barn and was praying and asking the Lord, ‘What should I do with the horses?’ And the Lord spoke to him and said, ‘I want you to keep them, and we are going to use them.’ I never realized it would have been to this extent.”
It began as just bringing some kids from the local church down to the farm. But from there, it blossomed to a much larger scale than they were imagining.
“Now we’re having church in the barn here,” Remole said.
Their facility is specifically used as a way to help troubled youth in their community and the surrounding communities as well. As part of their program, children sign up for courses and learn everything from feeding and cleaning stalls to leading the horses and riding them. They also have lessons on their virtue of the year (in 2019 it is courage) through Bible lessons.
The classes aren’t the only thing Hooves of Hope offers. They recently started a Saturday night church service in their barn and have mini-horses that they take to schools, nursing homes, and hospitals nearby.
Every step of the way, they say God has provided for them, especially when they wanted to add on a horse arena.
“We didn’t have dirt,” Remole said. “We purchased our family’s farm and wanted to build a horse arena, and we started praying for dirt. We’ve added on twice now and have gotten 750 semi-loads free.”
Next month, Hooves of Hope will put on a children’s rodeo to raise funds to expand. The couple hopes to build a 2,000 square foot classroom space that includes a kitchen for cooking lessons, a woodworking shop, and a space for sewing and knitting lessons, so they can offer classes in life skills to troubled kids as well.
Above all else, the Remoles want to help people in a way that leads them to Christ.
Peru NCM training challenges attendees to have compassion
Nearly 100 people representing 10 of Peru’s districts came together in the City of Trujillo for a training on Nazarene Compassionate Ministries.
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Peru NCM training challenges attendees to have compassion
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Trujillo, Peru
Topics included the pastor’s kid sponsorship program, child development centers, how to present disaster response projects, natural disaster prevention and response, and how to mobilize the local church through Nazarene Compassionate Ministries.
“This is the first time I've attended an NCM training,” said Arleny Perez Torres. “It was a great blessing to gain a deeper understanding on the holistic approach of this ministry to help people. The presenters were very clear and engaging.”
The conference focused heavily on child protection.
“For the first time, I attended an event like this,” said Ana*. “During this training, things were said without mincing words; we truly want to implement a child protection policy and develop a plan to fight the abuse and violence against them.”
The attendees were left challenged and motivated to develop an excellent ministry for the glory of God.
“I feel challenged and there's a question that confronts me,” Torres said. “Are we a compassionate church where we live? We have an example [because] God is compassionate. The church cannot serve God and ignore our neighbor.” *name of minor redacted (Church of the Nazarene South America)
Nazarene Archives receives Mosteller collection
The Nazarene Archives received a collection of Earl and Gladys Mosteller materials, including correspondence, photos, and artifacts. The Mostellers served as missionaries for over 40 years in Cabo Verde, Brazil, Portugal, and the Azores. Read more
Nazarene Archives receives Mosteller collection
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The couple served as missionaries in four Portuguese-speaking nations: Cabo Verde (1946-1958), Brazil (1958-1974), Portugal (1974-1983), and the Azores (1983-1989).
"The Mostellers played a significant role in the Church of the Nazarene’s mid-twentieth century expansion," said Stan Ingersol, Nazarene archivist. "Thanks, especially, to Liz Ott, a daughter, who spent weeks filling a moving pod with boxes and footlockers."
Earl planted the first Nazarene congregation in Brazil in Campinas, a suburb of metropolitan São Paulo. Current missionary Stephen Heap notes that “the initiative (to begin work in Brazil) was scheduled for 1958 as a part of the denomination's Golden Anniversary celebration. With the visionary leadership of the Mostellers and other pioneer leaders, the Nazarenes established a dynamic base.” Earl’s roles in Brazil included pastor, district superintendent, and field director.
Sandro Hayakawa, biographer, notes that their “great pastoral experience contributed” to the success of the mission in Brazil (The Mostellers: Life and Preaching of Earl and Gladys Mosteller, 2010). Others, including national preachers, built upon the base they laid, and there were 140,089 Nazarenes in Brazil by late 2018, with Central Church in Campinas being one of the largest Nazarene congregations in the world.
Heap observes that “scholars interested in researching the factors that fostered early Nazarene growth in Brazil will find answers in Earl Mosteller's notes from the pioneer era.”
After pastoring in four world areas, they retired to Seattle, Washington, in 1989. Earl died in 2015 at age 97, and Gladys passed away the following year at age 99.
“This collection is a rich acquisition for Nazarene Archives, since Earl and Gladys Mosteller were among the best-known missionaries of their generation,” Ingersol said. “For thousands of Nazarenes, their lives represented the highest ideal of Christian service. Moreover, the size, scope, and extent of this collection will be valuable for those in the future who will study the expansion of Protestantism in South America.” (Church of the Nazarene Archives)
Each week, the Church of the Nazarene's Global Ministry Center proudly flies a flag of one of the many nations in which the denomination is present in ministry. This week's flag: Aruba, Mesoamerica Region. Click "read more" for information on the country, including what year the denomination entered Aruba and how many Nazarenes are there today. Read more
Flags of the Nations: Aruba
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The flag of Aruba consists of a red star and two yellow stripes. The red star represents the four points of the compass, with the island having drawn people from around the world. The star also represents the island itself, surrounded by the beautiful blue sea. The horizontal yellow stripes denote the free and separate position Aruba enjoys in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The blue represents the sea that surrounds Aruba; yellow is the color of abundance, representing the island's past and its industries of gold, aloe, and oil; red is for the love each Aruban has for the country and the ancient industry of Brazilwood; and white symbolizes the snow-white beaches as well as the purity of the hearts of Aruba's people who strive for justice, order and liberty.
Since September 1, 2009, the Church of the Nazarene's Global Ministry Center (GMC) proudly flies a flag each week of one of the many nations in which the denomination is present in ministry. Leaders were invited to send a national flag to be flown at the GMC alongside the flag of the United States*. The national flags rotate weekly, and photos of them raised are sent to the church leaders of that country.This week: Aruba
The Church of the Nazarene officially entered Aruba in 2000.
Aruba had a population of 116,576 in 2018. That same year, Aruba reported one Church of the Nazarene, which is officially organized. Aruba has 570 total members.
Aruba is part of the Suriname District, a Phase 1 district on the Mesoamerica Region. For more information about the Mesoamerica Region, visit mesoamericaregion.org.
* = The weekly highlighted flag is raised on the middle of three poles in compliance with U.S. government protocols. It flies to the left of the GMC host-nation United States flag, which flies above the host-state flag of Kansas. The Christian flag flies on the third pole.
The Global Ministry Center is the mission and service hub of the Church of the Nazarene.
The Trinidad and Tobago District Nazarene Missions International council held its annual mission rally at the Church of the Nazarene El Socorro. The theme was "Nazarene Missions: A movement of God through the people of God." Read more
Trinidad and Tobago rally highlights Nazarene Missions
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Trinidad and Tobago
Three mission methods were highlighted — compassion, evangelism, and education — through videos, dances, and songs. About 120 people representing 20 of the 27 churches of Trinidad were present.
The keynote speaker was Caribbean Nazarene College President Orlando Seale, who highlighted the characteristics of a movement of God. Donnamie Ali also offered a prayer for the nations, particularly for the Bahamas.
The Work & Witness coordinator, Brother Greene, shared about the team's recent trip to Dominica and their plans to go to Bahamas next year.
The district's Sunday School director, Cindy Ann Collymore, led a game called Wheel of Missions (a wheel-of-fortune game) in which the contestants were local pastors: Clifton Dupigny, Kwame Payne, and Rian Williams.
Local presidents and pastors said the event was inspiring, encouraging, informative, and fun. (Church of the Nazarene Mesoamerica Region)
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Chile Nazarene Bible Seminary held its annual theological conference to provide instructional training and ministerial updates for pastors, seminary professors, and other church members. Read more
Chile theological conference explores Scripture, culture
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The objectives of the conference included providing instructional training and ministerial updates for pastors, seminary professors, and other church members. There were approximately 89 people in attendance at the Arica location.
“Through this conference, we were able to reinforce the idea that as Christians we have a particular vision about culture,” said Patricio Huanca, education development coordinator at Chile Nazarene Bible Seminary.
The speaker for the academic conference was Magister Vinicius Couto, pastor in the Church of the Nazarene, professor at Brazil Nazarene Theological Seminary, and author of several books about Wesleyan-Arminian theology. The topics of his presentations were “Divine sovereignty and human responsibility in the context of the controversy of predestination between Arminius and Wesley” and “Contemporary ethical reflections drawn from Arminian theology.”
“Our ethical values as well as our worldview are founded in the Scriptures, and they provide a legitimate way to provide answers to the problems we have in today's society,” Huanca said. “These aspects are greatly needed as we live in the midst of a hedonist and individualist society.” (Church of the Nazarene South America Region)
The following is a weekly listing of Nazarene ministers and leaders who recently went home to be with the Lord. Notices were received 23-27 September 2019. Read more
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Beulah Brooks, 83, of Bourbonnais, Illinois, passed away 18 September 2019. She was the widow of retired song evangelist Richard Brooks, who passed away in 1989.
Raymond Burton, 87, of Pueblo, Colorado, passed away 19 September 2019. He was a retired minister serving in Michigan and Colorado. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Burton.
Thelma Gage, 89, of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, passed away 22 September 2019. She was the widow of retired minister Rupert Gage, who served in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Rupert passed away in 2004.
Helen Knirs, 78, of Boonville, Indiana, passed away 20 September 2019. She was the second wife of retired minister Dennis King, who served in Indiana.
Helen Metcalfe, 86, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away 21 September 2019. She was the wife of retired minister Russell Metcalfe Jr., who served in Ohio, New York, and Massachusetts.
Alvin Orchard, 77, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, passed away 25 September 2019. He was a retired minister and missionary, serving in Oregon, Illinois, North Dakota, Missouri, Colorado, the Philippines, and Saipan. He is survived by his wife, Bette Orchard.
Adeline Owens, 89, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away 26 September 2019. She was the wife of retired general superintendent, missionary, minister, and educator Donald Owens, who served in Nebraska, Oklahoma, the Philippines, and South Korea.
Glenn Propst, 86, of Indiana, Pennslyvania, passed away 24 September 2019. He was a retired minister, serving in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Wisconsin. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Propst
Deborah Richardson, 50, of Hobart, Indiana, passed away 20 September 2019. She was the wife of Roy Richardson, who pastors Hobart First Church of the Nazarene.
Violet Smith, 90, of Irving, Texas, passed away 12 September 2019. She was a former employee of Nazarene Publishing House. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Smith, who passed away in 2014.
David Wermuth, 85, of Vassar, Michigan, passed away 19 September 2019. He was a retired minister, serving in Michigan. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor Wermuth.
For previous editions of In Memoriam, see the "Passings" section by clicking here.
Note: Please join us in prayer for the families who have lost loved ones. Click on names for full stories, funeral information, local online obituaries, and/or guest books (if available). To submit an entry of a minister or church leader, send to news@nazarene.org. (Compiled by NCN News)
Located in Lenexa, Kansas, the Global Ministry Center is the administrative, mission, and service hub for the Church of the Nazarene's ministries in 162 world areas. The following positions are available: Read more
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Employment Opportunities
Benefits Technician (Full-time)
Pensions and Benefits USA
Description: This person will assist in the processing/review of all benefit plans administered by Pensions & Benefits USA and Pensions and Benefits – International.
Constituent Care Manager (Full-time)
Global Treasury – Donor Services
Description: This person will develop and maintain a culture of high-quality constituent service by equipping, cultivating, and coaching the donor services staff to provide excellent support for constituents of the Church of the Nazarene, Inc. This person will also evaluate and manage payment processing workflows, software tools, payment channels, and third-party vendors to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the constituent experience.
Controller (Full-time)
Global Treasury — Accounting
Description: This person will serve as the controller and chief accountant. He or she will lead the accounting staff, which is responsible for all aspects of financial accounting and reporting for the Church of the Nazarene, Inc.
Director (Full-time)
Stewardship Development
Description: Reporting to the Global Communications Director, this person will be responsible for daily oversight and administration of pastoral leadership development, resourcing and growing a giving church culture through educational materials and training. This individual will oversee all fundraising, denominational marketing, brand development, and advancement strategies for constituent development and donor care.
Records Assistant (Full-time, temporary through August 2021)
General Secretary’s Office
Description: This person will provide administrative support in the General Secretary’s office within the primary areas of credentials and district journal auditing. He or she will serve as a member of the General Secretary Records Team.
Regional Finance Coordinator (Full-time)
USA/Canada Regional Office
Description: This person will provide assistance to the USA/Canada Regional Director as financial manager for the regional office. Responsibilities will include the processing of cash receipts and accounts payable, credit card reconciliation, monitoring of budgets for all ministries, management of independent contractor agreements, and other tasks as needed.
Sr. Program Assistant – Child Development (Full-time)
Nazarene Compassionate Ministries
Description: This person supports the Child Development Coordinator in the coordination and oversight of NCM’s child development programs and NCM child sponsorship and donor relations. Under the oversight of the Child Development Coordinator, this person will also develop, coordinate and oversee the Sponsor Tour Program and Child Sponsorship CDC/Church Partnerships Program.
To obtain additional information for GMC positions, please call (913)577-0500 and ask for Human Resources.
To learn more about positions available at the JFHP, visit jfhp.org. All positions are located on-site in the Olathe, Kansas, office.
To learn more about positions available at the NBC Administrative Offices, visit nbc.edu/jobs. All positions are located within the Global Ministry Center in Lenexa, Kansas.
To learn more about positions available at Nazarene Compassionate Ministries, Inc., visit ncmi.org. All positions are located within the Global Ministry Center in Lenexa, Kansas.
To learn more about current positions available at NTS, see the following employment opportunities. All positions are located on-site on the Kansas City, Missouri, campus.
Location of Global Ministry Center Positions
The GMC is the administrative hub for the Church of the Nazarene denominational ministries in 162 world areas. The GMC is conveniently located in Lenexa, Kansas, with easy access to I-35 and I-435 and within short driving distance to Kansas City International airport. All GMC positions report to this location.
Our Non-Discrimination Policy
The Church of the Nazarene Global Ministry Center offers equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, race, creed, sex, or veteran status. The Global Ministry Center is an “at will” employer.
Our Faith-Based Organization
We are a faith-based organization. Acceptance of our Christian Code of Conduct is required and membership in the Church of the Nazarene is required for certain positions. The GMC and applicable remote work sites are smoke-, alcohol-, and drug-free Christian workplaces.
Application Processing
Our Human Resources Office receives and processes many employment applications annually for a limited number of positions. While we regret that we cannot respond to each applicant, we do contact those individuals possessing the skills, education/training, and experience that best match the requirements of the open position for which the application was submitted.
An application must be completed by all applicants and an application must be completed for each position for which one wishes to be considered. Applications are retained for one year. Resumés are not necessary for entry-level positions, but they are preferred for professional level positions.
Applying for Employment with the GMC
Application forms may be requested by calling (913)577-0500, emailing humanresourcesgroup@nazarene.org, or obtained in person from Human Resources at the Church of the Nazarene Global Ministry Center, 17001 Prairie Star Parkway, Lenexa, Kansas, 66220, Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 4:30 U.S. Central Time. Completed applications may be mailed or emailed to the attention of the Human Resources Office.
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