https://nbc.edu/news/ NBC Archived News en-us Wed, 20 May 26 01:08:02 -0600 Wed, 20 May 26 01:08:02 -0600 Nazarene Bible College webmaster@nbc.edu (Webmaster) webmaster@nbc.edu (Webmaster) https://nbc.edu/news/183/nominations-week-for-associated-student-government-extended Nominations week for ASG team members will continue for one more week, October 22-26. ASG's theme verse is I Peter 2:9 which states, "You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His… Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/183/nominations-week-for-associated-student-government-extended https://nbc.edu/news/184/requirements-for-open-asg-positions V.P. of Spiritual Life She or he oversees the activities of all student-led ministry groups and promotes a spirit of service and outreach to the community of Colorado Springs as well as the development of gifts and graces of NBC students involved in the various groups. Must have a 3.0 GPA, be a… Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/184/requirements-for-open-asg-positions https://nbc.edu/news/185/preaching-ministries-orientation Friday, November 2, 7:00 pm in the Alumni Room Interested in preaching and gaining experience in leading worship services? The Preaching Ministries is the perfect opportunity to get you and/or your family involved in ministry now!! Gain experience in preaching and leading worship services even… Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/185/preaching-ministries-orientation https://nbc.edu/news/186/world-series-party There will a world series party in the recreation room on Saturday, Oct 27 at 6 pm. Don't forget to bring snacks… Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/186/world-series-party https://nbc.edu/news/187/preaching-ministries-orientation Friday, November 9 at 7 pm in the Alumni Room This event was planned for last week but had to be postponed. Our apologies to those individuals who did not receive the notice that the meeting was being rescheduled. Preaching Ministries is the perfect opportunity for those who want be be involved… Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/187/preaching-ministries-orientation https://nbc.edu/news/188/attention-women-students Do you want to take a day to focus on your soul? Well, we have a treat for you. Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/188/attention-women-students https://nbc.edu/news/189/a-magical-christmas Presented by NBC with Inspector Magician, Mark Weidhaas Saturday, December 1 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel NO CHARGE for students taking 4 or more hours. $20 for non-student spouses or guests Doors open at 6:45 pm serving begins at 7 pm Sunday or holiday attire is appropriate. Men… Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/189/a-magical-christmas https://nbc.edu/news/190/no-student-left-alone-on-thanksgiving Would you like to join 25 - 30 others for one large Thanksgiving feast? The Apartment and Rec Room in Williamson will be the location for a campus wide Thanksgiving dinner. The first 30 who sign up will be able to participate together. For this event you will need to bring a salad, vegetable, or… Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/190/no-student-left-alone-on-thanksgiving https://nbc.edu/news/191/share-thanksgiving Could you and your family host another student or family? If so, please sign up by November 14. An ASG member will call you on the 15th to tell you where you will share Thanksgiving. Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/191/share-thanksgiving https://nbc.edu/news/194/free-food-tuesdays Join in on the fun and free food every Tuesday from 5 p.m. until after classes start. Students are welcome whether they have class on Tuesday or not. The menu for next Tuesday night will be turkey sandwiches. Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/194/free-food-tuesdays https://nbc.edu/news/195/winter-2007-registration-reminder If you have not confirmed your Winter 2007 registration, please do so as soon as possible by calling the Registrar's Office at 884-5082. If you have changes, please confirm your registration with your advisor. Please return phone calls from the Registrar's Office. If they call you, they need some… Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/195/winter-2007-registration-reminder https://nbc.edu/news/197/christmas-eve-greeters-needed First Presbyterian Church is looking for Christmas Eve Greeters. The work hours are from noon on Christmas Eve until midnight. The job responsibilities range from street greeters to door greeters and hall greeters, etc. Please wear Sunday attire - warm clothing for outside work and comfy shoes for… Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/197/christmas-eve-greeters-needed https://nbc.edu/news/198/pensions-and-benefits-banquet If you are scheduled to graduate in May 2008, you and your spouse/guest are cordially invited to attend the complimentary Broadmoor Hotel January 11, 2008 6:30 PM Don't miss this highlight of your graduation activities! (Online 2008 graduating students are included in this invitation.) Sign up in… Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/198/pensions-and-benefits-banquet https://nbc.edu/news/199/newstart-course-to-be-offered-online-during-winter-b The course "Leadership for New Churches" will be offered online beginning January 7, 2008. This six week course will prepare men and women to lead and develop leadership in new churches. It will cover issues including managing finances, developing a church structure, and developing a… Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/199/newstart-course-to-be-offered-online-during-winter-b https://nbc.edu/news/200/cut-your-own-christmas-tree-in-pikes-peak-national-forest The $10.00 cutting passes will be available November 27 through December 13 at 601 S. Weber Street - no credit cards will be accepted. On-site permits are also available December 2-3 and 9-10. Directions to cutting site are Hwy 24 west to Woodland Park and east on Baldwin Street (at the McDonalds)… Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/200/cut-your-own-christmas-tree-in-pikes-peak-national-forest https://nbc.edu/news/201/attention-financial-aid-students If your e-mail address or mailing address has changed since filing your 2007-2008 FAFSA application, please go back to www.FAFSA.ed.gov and update this information. This will allow you to receive your 2008-2009 Renewal Reminder from FAFSA in preparation for the 2008-2009 academic year. If you have… Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/201/attention-financial-aid-students https://nbc.edu/news/202/food-and-toy-drive Some of your classmates need your help to make Christmas special for their children this year! Choose a boy or girl from the tree in the Williamson Center this week. Bring your wrapped gift with number attached to the administration reception area. (or leave your gift in the library) Monetary… Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/202/food-and-toy-drive https://nbc.edu/news/204/attention-all-christmas-eve-greeters All positions have been filled for the Christmas greeters. If you have signed up, you are required to attend the Orientation Meeting on Friday, Dec. 14 at 4:00 pm You will be given a tour of the church and assigned a position. Please bring your social security number; it will need to be submitted… Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/204/attention-all-christmas-eve-greeters https://nbc.edu/news/205/snow-day-policy Nazarene Bible College will close because of weather emergencies based on the discretion of the Administration of NBC and not on other school district closings in the area. Closings will appear on the following TV and radio stations. KKTV (11), KOAA (5/30), KRDO (13), KBIQ - FM 102.7, KKLI - FM… Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/205/snow-day-policy https://nbc.edu/news/206/food-and-toy-drive If you haven't chosen a boy or girl to bless with a Christmas gift this year, you still have time to do so this week. See the Christmas tree in the Williamson Center for numbered tags. Bring your wrapped gift with the tag attached to the administration reception area, or leave your gift in the… Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/206/food-and-toy-drive https://nbc.edu/news/208/birthday-party-for-jesus-christmas-day-fellowship Christmas afternoon and evening Jenny Poelcher is hosting a Birthday Party for Jesus in the Williamson rec room from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. If you and your family would like to spend some time in fellowship with other students, please plan to drop in and join the fun. Cake and ice cream will be… Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/208/birthday-party-for-jesus-christmas-day-fellowship https://nbc.edu/news/209/free-food-tuesdays Don't forget to stop by the recreation room in Williamson on Tuesday night prior to class. Gather with other students and faculty and enjoy a time of food and fellowship. Tuesday night, December 11, we will have chili. The ASG has discussed the possibility of moving Free Food Tuesday to another… Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/209/free-food-tuesdays https://nbc.edu/news/210/prayer-wall Write your public prayer requests on paper and tack it on the Prayer Wall located between the Alumni Room and the Bookstore! A basket full of paper and pencils is on the table beneath the Prayer Wall. Also, please remember to read any prayer requests on the wall and pray for them! Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/210/prayer-wall https://nbc.edu/news/211/free-food-tuesday-has-moved-to-wednesday-this-week Please take note that for this week only, Free Food Tuesday is being moved to Wednesday night. Join in on the fun and free food from 5 pm until classes start. Students are welcome whether they have class or not. The menu for Wednesday will be Ham and Bean Soup with cornbread. REMINDER: Don't forget… Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/211/free-food-tuesday-has-moved-to-wednesday-this-week https://nbc.edu/news/214/nbc-valentines-banquet Grab your sweety or friend and join us for lots of laughs at the NBC Valentine's Banquet February 9, 2008 at 6 pm in the Crowne Plaza (formerly Sheraton Hotel). Special guest: Comedian, Dan McGowan. No charge for students taking 4 or more hours. $20 for non-student spouses and guests. Childcare… Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/214/nbc-valentines-banquet https://nbc.edu/news/215/sign-up-for-district-superintendent-interview Sign up is available in Williamson to interview with the following district superintendent. You do not have to be a senior to interview. Online students may contact Dr. Matson, llmatson@nbc.edu, to make arrangements for electronic or telephone interviews. Dr. Edward Estep from South Carolina will… Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/215/sign-up-for-district-superintendent-interview https://nbc.edu/news/216/free-food-tuesdays Don't forget to stop by the recreation room in Williamson on Tuesday night prior to class. Gather with other students and faculty and enjoy a time of food and fellowship. This Tuesday night we will be having hamburgers. Please take note that next week's Free Food Tuesday is being moved to Wednesday… Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/216/free-food-tuesdays https://nbc.edu/news/217/fake-break Saturday, February 2 between 10 am and 3 pm in Williamson Center. Come and enjoy some free popcorn, video games, pool, foosball, and ping pong in the Williamson Recreation Room. Kids will enjoy the big air jumpers in the Alumni Room! There will be a potluck at 11:30 am in Strickland and gift card… Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/217/fake-break https://nbc.edu/news/218/super-bowl-party Sunday, February 3 between 3 and 8 pm in the Williamson Recreation Room. There will be a potluck (Bring chili and "football food") and Prizes. Enjoy the Super Bowl Game with your friends! Sign up in Williamson Center. Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/218/super-bowl-party https://nbc.edu/news/219/student-council-nominations Nominations Week for 2008-2009 ASG President will be January 21-25. ASG members consider NBC a ministry, and make it a goal to implement what they are learning at NBC by being ministers for His glory here and now. Through consecrated lives, we expect Him to do wonders in and through us as we… Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/219/student-council-nominations https://nbc.edu/news/220/the-christian-counseling-cohort The Christian Counseling Cohort for the Fall 2008 Trimester is being formed now. This major is offered to help you minister in a complex world. If you would like the privilege of becoming a part of this program, please call Celina Stertz (ext. 5017) or Dr. Terry Lambright (ext. 5144) to obtain… Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/220/the-christian-counseling-cohort https://nbc.edu/news/221/campaign-week-for-2008-09 Being a member of the ASG requires a commitment and a heart to serve fellow peers as minister-leaders. Please pray for God's guidance and His will to be done as His ASG Council serves NBC. Ex-officio Nominations will include: VP of Spiritual Life, VP of Social Life, VP of Recreational Life, VP of… Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/221/campaign-week-for-2008-09 https://nbc.edu/news/222/make-a-difference-for-our-community-through-prayer You are invited to join in a Prayer Walk on the streets around our college. We will meet at Springs First Church in the McQueen Chapel to begin the walk. Those who wish to pray but cannot walk the two mile route are welcome to pray in the chapel. Contact Janine King at 884-5000, ext. 0 if you have… Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/222/make-a-difference-for-our-community-through-prayer https://nbc.edu/news/223/free-seminar Come join us on Friday, February 15, for valuable insights on how to help the success of your pastor-spouse as they train and begin their ministry. The free seminar "Who Me? A Minister's Spouse?" will be held on the Nazarene Bible College Campus in Powers Hall, Room 10, from 7 - 9 pm. Professor Jan… Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/223/free-seminar https://nbc.edu/news/224/total-quality-life-seminar Presented by Dr. Stan Toler Get ready for the most practical training you have ever received about how to begin experiencing a Total quality life now! The turbulence of the 21st Century has us all looking for a clear understanding of how we should be living NOW. As the stresses of life have… Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/224/total-quality-life-seminar https://nbc.edu/news/225/attention-seniors If you were unable to attend the P and B Banquet that was held on Friday, January 11 and would be interested in what Pensions and Benefits USA has to offer you after graduation, then come by the Student Development Office and pick up an informational packet and a complimentary gift. Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/225/attention-seniors https://nbc.edu/news/226/senior-family-photos Senior photos will be taken this Saturday before the colloquium. If you don't have senior pictures yet, it is imperative that you sign up in Williamson Center. You don't want to miss the opportunity to be included in the 2008 Profile Book, which is in progress now. Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/226/senior-family-photos https://nbc.edu/news/227/make-a-difference-for-our-community-through-prayer You are invited to join in a Prayer Walk on the streets around our college on Saturday, February 16 from 9 to 11 am We will meet at Springs First Church in the McQueen Chapel to begin the walk. Those who wish to pray but cannot walk the two mile route are welcome to pray in the chapel. Contact… Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/227/make-a-difference-for-our-community-through-prayer https://nbc.edu/news/228/understanding-womens-issues Understanding Women's Issues - WMP 1123 (3 credit hours) The Understanding Women's Issues class focuses on understanding the issues which impact today's woman and the application of these insights to ministry. The class will be offered this spring trimester on campus and Spring A online. It is open… Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/228/understanding-womens-issues https://nbc.edu/news/229/nbc-scholarships-apply-now Nazarene Bible College is offering scholarships for the 2008-2009 academic year. To apply, please go to the NBC website (www.nbc.edu). Under "Financial Aid," click on "Scholarships." You may also obtain an application from the Financial Aid Office. All completed applications must be received in the… Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/229/nbc-scholarships-apply-now https://nbc.edu/news/230/spring-registration-2008 Advising/Registration Week is February 4 - 8. Registration Offices will be open until 6 pm on Tuesday and Thursday. These offices will be open until 5 pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Contact the Registration Office either by phone or e-mail no later than Friday, February 8 to confirm that the… Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/230/spring-registration-2008 https://nbc.edu/news/231/prayer-for-evangelists-group Students, faculty, and staff are invited to volunteer to be on a weekly distribution list to receive the list of revivals, etc. in local churches. These are sent out so that the recipients can pray for those evangelists and churches during that week. Call Dr. Matson at 884-5061 or email… Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/231/prayer-for-evangelists-group https://nbc.edu/news/239/photos-are-available If you have recently had your photo taken by James Davis and would like a copy of it sent to you, please stop by the Student Development Office or contact Cristina Chambers at 884-5062 or email CMChambers@nbc.edu. This may be a photo from the Senior Photo Shoot, Valentine's Banquet, Christmas… Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/239/photos-are-available https://nbc.edu/news/240/staff-ministry-position-postings The Student Development Office has two new staff-ministry position postings. One is for a children's pastor, the other is for a youth and children's pastor. All interested persons contact Dr. Matson at 884-5061 or email LLMatson@nbc.edu. Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/240/staff-ministry-position-postings https://nbc.edu/news/241/staff-ministry-job-posting Rocky Mountain Chapel in Cripple Creek is seeking part-time music and youth leaders. This evangelical, non-denominational, independent church seeks to be a lighthouse to SW Teller County. All interested persons who are called into Christian ministry and are sufficiently equipped to lead in… Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/241/staff-ministry-job-posting https://nbc.edu/news/242/iboe-scholarships-apply-now International Board of Education (IBOE) Scholarship Applications are available for the 2008-2009 academic year. Contact the Financial Aid Office for more information. Please return the application and the required three recommendations to the Financial Aid Office by 5 pm on April 15. No exceptions… Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/242/iboe-scholarships-apply-now https://nbc.edu/news/243/attention-2008-graduates-exit-interviews-march-15 It is a graduation requirement to participate in the interviews. If you are graduating in 2008 but have not returned the questionnaire and inventory sent to you by Cristina Chambers, you are late! Please check your e-mail, and return the form immediately to cmchambers@nbc.edu! Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/243/attention-2008-graduates-exit-interviews-march-15 https://nbc.edu/news/244/presidents-birthday-bash Dr. Graves' birthday is on Tuesday, April 1. All students and their families are invited to participate in the President's Birthday Bash, hosted by ASG and Student Development, that will take place in the Alumni Room that afternoon from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. You need not be present for the entire… Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/244/presidents-birthday-bash https://nbc.edu/news/245/finkbeiner-fast All Nazarene colleges, universities, and the Nazarene Theological Seminary unite in the Finkbeiner Fast. NBC will honor this fast on Monday, March 17 through Thursday, March 20. Please fast and pray for our brothers and sisters around the world. Then give the money that would have been used during… Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/245/finkbeiner-fast https://nbc.edu/news/246/sign-up-for-district-superintendent-interviews Sign up in Williamson for the following district superintendent interviews. You do not have to be a senior to interview. Online students may contact Dr. Matson at LLMatson@nbc.edu to make arrangements for electronic or telephone interviews. New Dates: Dr. Jim Kraemer from the Dakota District… Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/246/sign-up-for-district-superintendent-interviews https://nbc.edu/news/247/excess-funds-on-your-student-account The Federal Government requires educational institutions to return any excess Title IV funds (Pell Grants, SEOG, and/or other loan funds) to students at the close of the academic year. If you receive a check, you may do one of three things with these funds: You may keep the money to… Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/247/excess-funds-on-your-student-account https://nbc.edu/news/248/graduate-day-saturday-april-19 Graduating seniors need to sign up for themselves and their spouses for the Graduate Day activities at Penrose House and Flying W Ranch. Graduate Day is a required component of Graduating Colloquium. Sign up in Williamson. Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/248/graduate-day-saturday-april-19 https://nbc.edu/news/249/free-food-tuesday-special-event Free Food Tuesday Chili Cook-off is this Tuesday, March 25 from 5 pm - 6 pm, at the Williamson Recreation Center If you would like to be crowned best chili maker at NBC, contact Shelly Grimes at 884-5063 to sign up. Bring a pot of chili, eat until you are full, and then head off to class. See you… Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/249/free-food-tuesday-special-event https://nbc.edu/news/250/an-old-fashioned-hymn-sing You can be a part of a old fashioned hymn sing on Friday, April 4 at 7 pm at the Radiant Church, which is located at 4020 Maizeland Road in Colorado Springs. This worship experience is for the whole family and will be hosted by Paul Ferrin. Special Guests are Nazarene Bible College Choir, directed… Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/250/an-old-fashioned-hymn-sing https://nbc.edu/news/251/graduate-day-saturday-april-19 Graduating seniors need to sign up for themselves and their spouses for the Graduate Day activities at Penrose House and Flying W Ranch. Graduate Day is a required component of Graduating Colloquium. Sign up in Williamson by this Wednesday, April 9 at noon. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/251/graduate-day-saturday-april-19 https://nbc.edu/news/252/nbc-co-ed-softball-team-forming $15 per player. Season starts May 16. Games are played each Friday from 6-10 pm. at the Monument Valley South Softball Field, 170 W. Cache La Poudre St. Leagues are co-ed with 2 women playing at all times. Mission is to have fun! Skill is not a prerequisite! If you are interested in participating… Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/252/nbc-co-ed-softball-team-forming https://nbc.edu/news/253/free-seminar "The Key to Healthy Ministry: Getting Along With People" A seminar designed to help future ministers and ministers' spouses deal with relational difficulties and personal boundaries in church life. The seminar will be lead by Professor Jan Duce on Friday, May 2. It will be from 7 pm to 9 pm. in… Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/253/free-seminar https://nbc.edu/news/255/family-night Come to the recreation room in Williamson this Friday night at 7:30 pm for fun, fellowship, a movie, and bible study. Contact Dawn Root at (810) 730-4601 for more information. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/255/family-night https://nbc.edu/news/257/applications-available If you are interested in becoming the school photographer or the publisher of Voice and Vision, applications are available in the Student Development Office. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/257/applications-available https://nbc.edu/news/258/faculty-and-staff-appreciation-week To all the faculty and staff: Thanks for helping us stay afloat! We recognize your dedication to serving NBC students, and we want you to know that we appreciate you! During this week of recognizing faculty and staff, students are encouraged to speak in person, send letters, cards, or emails of… Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/258/faculty-and-staff-appreciation-week https://nbc.edu/news/259/nbc-family-golf-day There will be a Golf-Mini-golf-Picnic at the Sand Creek Golf Club, Saturday, May 10 from 9 am to 2 pm. Make sure to bring a lunch for the family. Special guest: Dr. Harold B. Graves Jr. Sign up in Williamson or email Luke Oakes at lukejoakes@yahoo.com. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/259/nbc-family-golf-day https://nbc.edu/news/260/national-day-of-prayer Thursday, May 1, Springs First Church of the Nazarene invites you to join them for the National Day of Prayer in the Learning and Activity Center (LAC) from 9 am to 4 pm. A special service will take place from noon to 1 pm. For more information, contact the church office at 596-5119. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/260/national-day-of-prayer https://nbc.edu/news/261/nazarene-job-board Nazarene Headquarters is happy to introduce The Nazarene Job Board, a new web tool ( www.jobs.nazarene.org ), that will facilitate the connection between associate pastors seeking a place to serve in vocational ministry and pastors seeking associate pastors. Students will have the opportunity to… Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/261/nazarene-job-board https://nbc.edu/news/262/caps-and-gowns-have-arrived Caps and gowns have arrived and are ready for you to pick up in the Registrar's Office. Graduation announcements are available in the bookstore for $10 per package of 10. It is not too late to contribute to the senior class gift, please send your contribution to Dr. Matson. Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/262/caps-and-gowns-have-arrived https://nbc.edu/news/263/graduation-childcare Childcare for all events will be at Springs First Church of the Nazarene. Please register your children for childcare by completing the Child Request Form received with your graduation information. Convocation Open at 8:30 am for children to age 5. Alumni Graduate Banquet Open at… Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/263/graduation-childcare https://nbc.edu/news/264/last-minute-graduation-information Directions to Crowne Plaza The Alumni-Graduate Banquet will be at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Colorado Springs located at the intersection of I-25 and Circle Drive. From NBC, take Fountain Blvd. (U.S. 24) west to I-25. Take I-25 south. Take exit #138 (first exit) to Circle Drive, and turn left at the… Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/264/last-minute-graduation-information https://nbc.edu/news/265/holiness-summit Plans continue to develop toward the West Holiness Summit that will be held September 7-8, 2008 on the campus of Nazarene Bible College. To view a schedule of events and biographies of the speakers, go to West Summit Home Page. It is not too early to make hotel reservations, so click on the hotels… Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/265/holiness-summit https://nbc.edu/news/266/new-program-director-hired President Harold B Graves Jr. is pleased to announce that Rev. David Church has been appointed as the new director of the Leadership and Ethics Program for NBC. The Leadership and Ethics program is one of the majors in the new Advantage degree completion program. The Advantage program is designed… Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/266/new-program-director-hired https://nbc.edu/news/267/breaking-bread---breaking-ground Recently, Professor Ron Attig took a creative leap into new territory for himself and NBC's online program. Tuesday, May 20, at the appointed time, online students in Attig's Spiritual Formation class shared a celebration of the Holy Eucharist. Of the event, Attig said, "To virtually pass the bread… Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/267/breaking-bread---breaking-ground https://nbc.edu/news/268/welcome-week-events To Our New Advantage and Online students: Welcome to Nazarene Bible College! And To Our Returning Students: Welcome Back! August 23 New Student Orientation August 26 Sky Sox Baseball Game at 6:05 pm August 27 Ice Cream Social at 6 pm August 28 Bowling at Mr. Biggs 6-8 pm… Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/268/welcome-week-events https://nbc.edu/news/269/student-advising-and-registration-week Students can register at any time, including Student Advising and Registration Week when the Registration, Financial Aid, and Business offices will be open: August 25, 27 and 28 - 8 am - 6:30 pm August 26 and 29 - 8 am - 5 pm On-campus classes are scheduled to begin on Labor Day,… Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/269/student-advising-and-registration-week https://nbc.edu/news/270/student-advising-and-registration-week Students can register at any time, including Student Advising and Registration Week when the Registration, Financial Aid, and Business offices will be open: August 25, 27 and 28 from 8 am - 6:30 pm August 26 and 29 from 8 am - 5 pm On-campus classes are scheduled to begin on… Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/270/student-advising-and-registration-week https://nbc.edu/news/271/labor-day-picnic There will be a labor day picnic Monday, September 1 from 12 pm - 4 pm at Nazarene Bible College. Please bring a large side dish, a dessert, and chairs. Hamburgers, hotdogs, and drinks will be provided. There will be food and fun for family and friends. Sign up in Sanders Administration… Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/271/labor-day-picnic https://nbc.edu/news/272/graduate-photos Please sign up in Williamson Center to have your graduate family photo taken before or after the Graduating Colloquium on September 27. Your photo is required for the Profile of Graduates, which is sent to all Nazarene district superintendents and used as a memory book for graduates. Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/272/graduate-photos https://nbc.edu/news/273/new-students-and-families-retreat The retreat is required for all new fall 2008 students, as well as for students who were new in winter 2007 or spring 2008. The retreat will take place on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at the Golden Bell Camp and Conference Center. There is no charge for this retreat. Sign up your entire family in… Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/273/new-students-and-families-retreat https://nbc.edu/news/274/sophomore-junior-retreat The retreat will take place during October 18 - 19, 2008 at the Golden Bell Camp and Conference Center. There is no charge for students with 4 or more hours. The charge for non-students will be announced next week. Sign up in Williamson Center. Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/274/sophomore-junior-retreat https://nbc.edu/news/275/graduate-orientation All members of the graduating class of 2009 are required to attend the sessions of the Graduating Colloquium. Here are the details of the first session: The orientation is a review of the procedures for graduation from Nazarene Bible College. The Graduate Orientation will take place on September… Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/275/graduate-orientation https://nbc.edu/news/276/join-the-nbc-choir Experience new and challenging concepts, along with some fun and fellowship. Choir meets again this year on Mondays from 8 pm to 10 pm in Oliver Hall. Those who have class at 6 pm are asked to come for the final rehearsal segment of the evening at 9:20 pm There is a credit option for those who wish… Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/276/join-the-nbc-choir https://nbc.edu/news/277/missionary-work-in-korea Would you like to spend a year doing missionary work in Korea and get paid well for the privilege? Contact Dr. Matson at (719) 884-5061 for details. Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/277/missionary-work-in-korea https://nbc.edu/news/278/fall-trimester-writing-lab The fall trimester writing lab will be meeting in the library every Wednesday between 4 pm and 8 pm. Professor Crane will be offering help with your writing issues. All students are welcomed to attend! Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/278/fall-trimester-writing-lab https://nbc.edu/news/279/dont-forget-to-sign-up-for-graduate-photos Please sign up in Williamson Center to have your graduate family photo taken before or after the Graduating Colloquium on September 27. Your photo is required for the Profile of Graduates, which is sent to all Nazarene district superintendents and used as a memory book for graduates. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/279/dont-forget-to-sign-up-for-graduate-photos https://nbc.edu/news/280/special-chapel-services-coming-soon In October 2008, Nazarenes from all over the world will gather to celebrate the centennial of the denomination. Nazarene Bible College will highlight this important milestone during the week of October 6. Dr. Paul M. Bassett, emeritus Professor of the History of Christianity at Nazarene… Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/280/special-chapel-services-coming-soon https://nbc.edu/news/281/women-in-ministry-fellowship Women in Ministry Fellowship is holding an open house in the Fireside Room on October 4, 2008 from 10 am to noon. Membership is open to all women students who feel set apart by God for all aspects of ministry. We are here to foster spiritual growth and development, meet and connect with other… Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/281/women-in-ministry-fellowship https://nbc.edu/news/282/living-water-project-update Last Tuesday in chapel, the ASG invited all NBC students to participate in the "Living Water" project. Online students are also invited to participate in this project - look for more information via email. "Living Water" is a partnership with other Nazarene schools in the U.S. to sponsor a… Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/282/living-water-project-update https://nbc.edu/news/283/nbc-week-of-prayer Midnight October 6 until Midnight October 12 The prayer chapel in Williamson will be open each day from 7 am until 10:30 pm. A book of requests and instructions will be at the altar. If you are praying at home, please pick up a stapled packet of requests in Williamson or at the check-out… Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/283/nbc-week-of-prayer https://nbc.edu/news/284/asg-elections Elections This Week for Freshmen and Senior Representatives and Vice President of Social Life! This week, rather than asking you to fill out a paper ballot on campus, we have set up an electronic ballot where you can vote via the Internet. Dr. Matson sent an email to all current NBC campus… Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/284/asg-elections https://nbc.edu/news/285/ushers-needed-christmas-eve First Presbyterian Church Downtown Needs 25 Ushers on Christmas Eve from 1 pm to 9 pm. Pay is $100.00 per person (Delicious meal included at 5:30 pm) Dress is Sunday Casual. There will be required training on December 5th at 5 pm. Contact Barry Thornsbury (884-6186) or Ken (884-6183) before… Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/285/ushers-needed-christmas-eve https://nbc.edu/news/286/free-concert Pikes Peak New Horizons Band in partnership with Nazarene Bible College presents A Fall Concert free and open to the public. The concert will take place Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 2:30 pm at Nazarene Bible College in the Strickland Chapel and Conference Center. The concert features The Gold… Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/286/free-concert https://nbc.edu/news/287/campus-thanksgiving Would you like to join 25 - 30 others for one large Thanksgiving feast? The Apartment and Rec Room in Williamson will be the location for a campus wide Thanksgiving dinner. The first 30 people who sign up will be able to participate together. For this event you will need to bring a salad,… Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/287/campus-thanksgiving https://nbc.edu/news/288/a-holly-jolly-christmas-party There will be "A Holly, Jolly Christmas" on Saturday, December 6 at the Strickland Chapel and Conference Center. Sign up by November 21 in Williamson Center. Pay before the Banquet. Children's Christmas Party (6-12 years) will be held at the Williamson Center, childcare (Birth to 5 years) will be… Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/288/a-holly-jolly-christmas-party https://nbc.edu/news/289/finals--party There will be a "Come and Blow off some Steam after Finals" party on November 21, from 6 - 10 pm in the Williamson Alumni Room Adults bring $30 for you to eat out. After dinner we will be drinking some coffee and playing some fun games for everyone. Free Child Care, and if you have teens, bring… Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/289/finals--party https://nbc.edu/news/290/nbc-friday-night-activity-group Have a Teen? Want to kick them out of the house on a Friday night from 6 to 10 pm? Then have them hop a bus, summon a taxi, ride a train, fly an airplane, drive whatever it takes to get them out of the house and up to the coolest hangout in town: NBC Friday Night Activity Group. The newly formed,… Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/290/nbc-friday-night-activity-group https://nbc.edu/news/291/toy-drive Some of your classmates need your help to make Christmas special for their children this year! Choose a tag from the tree in the Williamson Center this week. Bring your wrapped gift (with tag attached) to the administration reception area (or leave your gift in the library). Monetary donations may… Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/291/toy-drive https://nbc.edu/news/293/fall-academic-honors Congratulations to the following students for achieving academic honors during the fall 2008 term at Nazarene Bible College. Honor students must carry at least eight hours per trimester and achieve the following grade point average: Dean's List - 3.70 to 4:00; Honor Roll - 3.30 to 3.69. This is an… Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/293/fall-academic-honors https://nbc.edu/news/294/new-years-eve-masquerade-party The party begins at 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31 and ends at 1:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 1. Come in a costume or mask, or come just as you are. Bring a snack or finger food to share. Drinks will be provided. Enjoy fun and games until 11:45 p.m. when we will pray in the New Year together. Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/294/new-years-eve-masquerade-party https://nbc.edu/news/295/christian-values-in-the-work-place Have you ever wondered if Christian values and virtues in the work place make businesses better just as they do people? If so, you will be interested to hear a special presentation sponsored by the Leadership and Ethics Program on Monday, January 5 at 6:40 pm in Strickland Chapel… Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/295/christian-values-in-the-work-place https://nbc.edu/news/296/fake-break Come and enjoy some Free Popcorn, Video Games, Pool, Foosball, and Ping Pong in the Rec Room! There will be a potluck at noon in the Alumni Room on Saturday, January 31 from 10 am to 3 pm. Sign up in the Williamson Center. Cancelled - 01/12/2009… Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/296/fake-break https://nbc.edu/news/297/super-bowl-party Enjoy the Super Bowl Game with your friends. Join us for a Super Bowl Potluck (Bring chili and "football food") February 1st from 3 pm to midnight in the Williamson Alumni Room. Childcare in The Apartment (no charge). The Game Room is open to everyone. Sign up in Williamson Center. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/297/super-bowl-party https://nbc.edu/news/298/nbc-valentines-banquet Grab your sweety or friend and join us for lots of laughs at the NBC Valentine's Banquet February 7, 2009 at 6 pm in the Crowne Plaza (formerly Sheraton Hotel). Entertainment will include: A Murder Mystery Evening, presented by The Stagecrafters, where the audience will be participants. There… Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/298/nbc-valentines-banquet https://nbc.edu/news/299/the-sonflowerz Mark your calendars. The Sonflowerz, British-American sister act from Colorado, will be performing in Stickland Chapel January 14 at 7:40 pm. You can also check them out at their website: www.sonflowerz.com. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/299/the-sonflowerz https://nbc.edu/news/300/chick-fil-as-mr-ryan-bowman-speaks-at-nbc Have you ever wondered if Christian values and virtues in the work place make businesses and non-profit organizations better just as they do people? If so, you will be interested to hear this special presentation sponsored by the Leadership and Ethics Program! Mr. Ryan Bowman from Chick-fil-A… Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/300/chick-fil-as-mr-ryan-bowman-speaks-at-nbc https://nbc.edu/news/301/2009-2010-fafsa-reminder FAFSA will send you a reminder letter between Jan-Feb 2009, if your contact information is accurate. Please check that your information is up-to-date. Go to www.FAFSA.ed.gov Go to #3 Follow-Up Click “Make Corrections to a Processed FAFSA” Update your email and… Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/301/2009-2010-fafsa-reminder https://nbc.edu/news/302/campaign-week-for-asg Campaign Week for 2009-10 ASG President is January 26-30, ASG 2009-10 Ex-Officio Campaign Week is February 9-13. Being a member of the ASG requires a commitment and a heart to serve fellow peers as minister-leaders. Please pray for God’s guidance and His will to be done as His ASG Council… Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/302/campaign-week-for-asg https://nbc.edu/news/303/ravi-zacharias-returns-to-colorado-springs Woodmen Valley Chapel is excited to announce the return of noted Apologist, Ravi Zacharias, to Colorado Springs on Thursday, February 19 from 9 a.m. to Noon. For over 35 years, Dr Zacharias has addressed dignitaries, college students and  national leaders across the world. Having reached… Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/303/ravi-zacharias-returns-to-colorado-springs https://nbc.edu/news/305/perspectives-and-issues-in-parsonage-family-life-i This free seminar at Nazarene Bible College, 1111 Academy Park Loop, Colorado Springs, will deal with the unique dynamics of parsonage family life.  Issues addressed include: Setting Personal Boundaries Developing a family identity The Challenges of raising children in the… Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/305/perspectives-and-issues-in-parsonage-family-life-i https://nbc.edu/news/306/do-you-have-the-gift-of-hospitality Would you consider opening up your home to an online student and family who would like to come to Colorado Springs for graduation? This year a number of our online students are planning to come to Colorado Springs for graduation weekend. Of course the cost of such a weekend is often a deciding… Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/306/do-you-have-the-gift-of-hospitality https://nbc.edu/news/307/reeanne-hyde-avoiding-self-limitations Reeanne Hyde, Women's Pastor / Radio Personality / MPP Instructor, will be giving a presentation, "Avoiding Self-Limitations", on February 14th. The two hour presentation will be presented, by Women in Ministry Fellowship, in the Alumni Room (Williamson Building) from 10 am through noon. Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/307/reeanne-hyde-avoiding-self-limitations https://nbc.edu/news/308/credentials-board-interviews Credentials Board Interviews will be held on Monday February 23 in the Brand Center Online Department conference room. Appointments will be scheduled every 30 minutes from 2 through 4:30 pm. If you would like to meet with a committee of professors acting as a district credentials committee, please… Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/308/credentials-board-interviews https://nbc.edu/news/309/2009-graduate-honors-announced The following seniors have been nominated to Delta Epsilon Chi, the Honor Society of The Association for Biblical Higher Education. Carla K. Gorman Robert L Housden Andy H Karuchit Luke J Oakes Mary E Paugh Jeannine M Vander Haeghen The following seniors have… Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/309/2009-graduate-honors-announced https://nbc.edu/news/310/colorado-prayer-summit The Colorado Prayer Summit for Nazarene pastors, staff, lay members, and friends will be held in Strickland Chapel from Thursday, March 5th through Saturday, March 7th. This year’s summit is sponsored by Springs First Church of the Nazarene and the Colorado District. Times: … Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/310/colorado-prayer-summit https://nbc.edu/news/311/staff-appreciation-week The week of March 23-27 has been designated as ASG Staff Appreciation Week. We suggest all students find ways to encourage faculty and staff for the excellent jobs they do. There will also be a car wash for the staff and faculty. All students are invited to participate. Mark your calendars for… Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/311/staff-appreciation-week https://nbc.edu/news/312/nominations-for-class-representatives Nominations for Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Class Representatives are currently being accepted. Campaign Week is from March 16-20. Election Week is from March 23-27. See Dr. Matson about these positions if you are interested. If you have any questions, feel free to ask ASG members and/or… Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/312/nominations-for-class-representatives https://nbc.edu/news/313/chick-fil-a-dan-cathy-seminar In this day of the sliding DOW and escalating unemployment, it is time to reflect on some of our basic beliefs. What is really important in life, and what is required to be a good steward of our God-given resources? While many are blaming our current financial meltdown on poor fiscal… Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/313/chick-fil-a-dan-cathy-seminar https://nbc.edu/news/314/iboe-scholarships-available We are pleased to announce there are IBOE Scholarships available through funds and endowments administered by the International Board of Education of the Church of the Nazarene. The student does not have to be a Nazarene to apply. If a student applies for more than one scholarship, that student is… Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/314/iboe-scholarships-available https://nbc.edu/news/315/nbc-family-golf-day NBC Family Golf Day Something for Everyone NBC Family Golf Day will be held this year on Saturday, May 2 from 7:30 am to 2 pm at the Sand Creek Golf Club. There will be something for everyone including golf, miniature golf, and a picnic lunch. Bring a box lunch for the family and sit in the… Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/315/nbc-family-golf-day https://nbc.edu/news/316/excess-funds-on-your-student-account The Federal Government requires educational institutions to return any excess Title IV funds (Pell Grants, SEOG, and/or other loan funds) to students at the close of the academic year. If you receive a check, you may do one of three things with these funds: You may keep the money to use… Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/316/excess-funds-on-your-student-account https://nbc.edu/news/317/delong-sermon-series We are pleased to announce that the following students have been selected to preach in the 2009 DeLong Sermon Series: Jenny Vander Haeghen – May 5, 2009 David Middendorf – May 6, 2009 This series is in its thirty-fifth year and is viewed as one of the finest… Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/317/delong-sermon-series https://nbc.edu/news/318/winter-deans-list-and-honor-roll Congratulations to the following students for achieving the distinction of being placed on the Dean’s List or Honor Roll for their academic work during the winter 2008 term at Nazarene Bible College. This is an outstanding achievement! Dean's List Christopher E Aird Lester… Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/318/winter-deans-list-and-honor-roll https://nbc.edu/news/319/servant-leadership-week Jesus said,  "...whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave–just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many" (Matt. 20:26-28). April 20-24 has been… Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/319/servant-leadership-week https://nbc.edu/news/320/spiritual-formation-opportunity Looking for enrichment on your journey? Dr. Attig recommends the "Essentials Conference," a one-day event to be held in Colorado Springs on Saturday, May 2. It is being sponsored by RENOVARE, the international organization founded in 1988 by author Richard J. Foster. For information about… Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/320/spiritual-formation-opportunity https://nbc.edu/news/321/nbc-women-spring-banquet The NBC Women Spring Banquet will be held in Strickland Chapel on Friday, May 15, at 7 p.m. “What a Wonderful World” is the theme, and the NBC 2009 graduates and wives of graduates will be honored at the event. All women students, wives of students, women faculty/administrators,… Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/321/nbc-women-spring-banquet https://nbc.edu/news/322/sunergos-international-to-visit-campus Tatiana Mendakova, director of Sunergos International, will be on campus to meet students on Wednesday, May 6. Tatiana heads a ministry to orphans and widows in Russia. She will share information and recruit volunteers to go to Russia to work with orphans for 4-6 weeks this summer. She will be in… Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/322/sunergos-international-to-visit-campus https://nbc.edu/news/323/fortieth-annual-oke-bible-reading-chapel The Fortieth Annual Oke Bible Reading Chapel will take place on Tuesday, April 28. Participants include: Carla Gorman, Jonathan Green, Kim Robson, Barry Thornsbury, and Walt Wilkinson. Everyone is encouraged to be present to support these students in this honor. Invite your family members and… Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/323/fortieth-annual-oke-bible-reading-chapel https://nbc.edu/news/324/chick-fil-as-president-dan-cathy-speaks-at-nbc On April 21, 2009 the Leadership and Ethics program at Nazarene Bible College had the privilege of hosting a special seminar on ethics presented by Mr. Dan Cathy, the President and COO of Chick-fil-A. Mr. Cathy graciously shared the concept and virtues of Spiritual Capitol; a combination of hard… Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/324/chick-fil-as-president-dan-cathy-speaks-at-nbc https://nbc.edu/news/325/nbc-scholarship-deadline Nazarene Bible College is offering Scholarships for the 2009-2010 academic year. The deadline is May 20, 2009 by 5 pm. To apply, please apply online at http://www.nbc.edu/financialaid/scholarships.php. You may also obtain an application from the Financial Aid Office. All completed applications… Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/325/nbc-scholarship-deadline https://nbc.edu/news/326/quadrennial-nbc-alumni-student-luncheon Nazarene Bible College alumni, current students, and faculty are invited to attend the quadrennial NBC Alumni-Student Luncheon during convention week of the Nazarene General Assembly gathering in Orlando, FL. The Luncheon will be held in the Rosen Centre Hotel RD, Level 1, Jr. Ballroom F on… Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/326/quadrennial-nbc-alumni-student-luncheon https://nbc.edu/news/327/2009-commencement-video-available The 2009 commencement video is now available to view online. The commencement ceremony took place on the NBC campus in Strickland Chapel at 3 pm Sunday, May 24. This year’s address, entitled “They Understood the Times … And Knew What to Do!,” was delivered by James H. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/327/2009-commencement-video-available https://nbc.edu/news/330/welcome-week-events August 24 Ice Cream Social at 6 pm and Communion Service at 7 pm in the Strickland Chapel August 25 Sky Sox Baseball Game starts at 6:05 pm with Tailgate Party starting at 5 pm (Free tickets for the 3rd Annual Sky Sox baseball game available on August third to the first 200 people - students… Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/330/welcome-week-events https://nbc.edu/news/331/fall-registration-reminder Have you spoken to your Advisor to register for your fall classes yet? You may now register for fall classes. If you are taking Campus classes, please wait until after august 17th to order your books. There may be changes to the books for a class. Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/331/fall-registration-reminder https://nbc.edu/news/333/evangelism-conference-at-nazarene-bible-college Hitchhikers Guide to Evangelism presented by Bill Easum and Bill Tenny-Brittian conference will take place October 14, 2009 from 9 am-4:30 pm, with registration starting at 8:30 am. The conference is sponsored by 21st Century Strategies and Net Results. Bill Easum and Bill Tenny-Brittian will… Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/333/evangelism-conference-at-nazarene-bible-college https://nbc.edu/news/336/sunergos-international So many abused, abandoned, orphaned... Freezing, starving, without any hope... Each day we clothe, feed, and give hope... On September 9 Tatiana Mendakova, Director of Sunergos International, and the team would like to share their ministry with NBC students. To hear the wonderful things they… Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/336/sunergos-international https://nbc.edu/news/338/time-management-seminar All Students Welcome are welcomed to the Time Management Seminar September 5th from 10 am to noon in the Library. The seminar is sponsored by ASG and the Library. Bring your laptop or use library computers. Bring your syllabus from each class. Jim Stevens, ASG President, and Prof. Ann Attig… Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/338/time-management-seminar https://nbc.edu/news/339/flu-shot-clinic NBC is considering having a flu shot clinic in October for the students, faculty, and staff. If you would be interested in getting your flu shot at NBC for a $20 ($5 under the average) cost, please contact Shari Henson at 884-5065 to put your name on a list. We must be able to guarantee at least… Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/339/flu-shot-clinic https://nbc.edu/news/343/rec-room-grand-opening Monday, August 31 from 5-5:48 pm Get back into the Groove at the NBC Craze Rave. Join us for Nacho Fondue and Chocolate Fountain. There will be a prize for the biggest fro and bell bottoms and leisure suits welcome. Tuesday, September 1 from 5-5:48 pm We want you to Join God's Army. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/343/rec-room-grand-opening https://nbc.edu/news/345/new-student-retreat The new student retreat is scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2009 at the Golden Bell Camp and Conference Center in Divide, Colorado. Families are encouraged to attend*. Registration begins at 9 am. Lunch and dinner is provided. The Retreat ends after dinner. Sign up by September 26 in the… Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/345/new-student-retreat https://nbc.edu/news/346/sophmorejunior-retreat This year's Sophmore/Junior Retreat is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, October 10 and 11, 2009. The retreat will be held at the Golden Bell Camp and Conference Center in Divide, Colorado. Registration is on Saturday, from 3:30-5 pm. Dinner starts at 5 pm, and the retreat ends with lunch on… Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/346/sophmorejunior-retreat https://nbc.edu/news/348/special-chapel-service President Harold B. Graves Jr. cordially invites you and your family to join the Nazarene Bible College Board of Trustees for a special Chapel Service. This speacial Chapel Service will begin Wednesday, September 23, 2009, at 7:30 pm, at which time the President will present his 4th Annual… Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/348/special-chapel-service https://nbc.edu/news/350/learn-guitar-from-scotty-vaughn Hey Partners! How would you like to learn to play an instrument - say a guitar? How would you like to learn this instrument from NBC's very own Scotty Vaughn? We are looking for more students to take a beginner class in guitar in the Winter trimester. Since this is taught as a class, there is no… Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/350/learn-guitar-from-scotty-vaughn https://nbc.edu/news/352/freshman-class-representatives If you are a freshman taking 9 credit hours or more and are interested in serving the student body, staff, and faculty; pray about whether or not you are right for this position. Being a part of the ASG gets you involved with what is going on in the life of NBC and the student body. If elected… Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/352/freshman-class-representatives https://nbc.edu/news/354/free-food-tuesday Come to the Alumni/Rec Room in Williamson this Tuesday from 5 pm until classes start for sloppy Joes. Campus students are welcome whether they have class or not. Additionally, from this point forward until Spring any school day (Monday—Thursday) when the outside temperature is below 45… Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/354/free-food-tuesday https://nbc.edu/news/355/school-supplies-needed Campus students are asked to place children's school items, notebooks, pencils, crayons, rulers, etc. in one of the two containers under the bulletin boards next to the TV in Williamson. These items will be used for NBC student’s families who may need added supplies during the school year. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/355/school-supplies-needed https://nbc.edu/news/357/opportunities-to-serve If you are interested in sharing some early holiday love, your opportunity has arrived. Nazarene Bible College will be providing cards, letters, and small gifts for one of our local military chaplains. CH Lt Col Kitchens is the Senior Protestant Chaplain at Peterson Air Force Base. Currently, he is… Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/357/opportunities-to-serve https://nbc.edu/news/358/freshmen-class-representative-elections Rather than asking you to fill out a paper ballot on campus, we have set up an electronic ballot where you can vote via the Internet. Dr. Matson will be sending an email to all current NBC campus students with the link for voting. If you do not receive that email, please contact Dr. Matson by… Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/358/freshmen-class-representative-elections https://nbc.edu/news/360/nbc-family-breakfast A NBC Family Breakfast will be held Saturday, November 7 from 9:30-11 am in the Williamson Alumni/Recreation room. Over breakfast, we plan to explore this passage asking ourselves What are the foundations of your house? Are they stable? Will they hold in times of trouble? What does the Bible say… Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/360/nbc-family-breakfast https://nbc.edu/news/361/faculty-staff-and-student-volleyball-game ASG has invited the students to challenge the faculty and staff to a volleyball game on Saturday, November 21 at 10:30 am. The game will be played at the Bethany Baptist Church, 1930 W. Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs. Faculty and staff are invited to join the students for lunch following the… Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/361/faculty-staff-and-student-volleyball-game https://nbc.edu/news/362/free-food-tuesday Don’t forget to come to the Alumni/Rec. Room in Williamson this Tuesday from 5 pm until classes start for "South of the Border." Come and enjoy the food and fellowship with your fellow students, spouses, and Dr. Matson. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/362/free-food-tuesday https://nbc.edu/news/363/sign-up-for-senior-photos The sign up sheets are in Williamson on the table in the entrance. If you want your family/individual picture taken, you must sign up for a time on either December 5 or December 12. If you have questions, call Shari in Student Development at 719-884-5065. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/363/sign-up-for-senior-photos https://nbc.edu/news/364/free-food-turkey-tuesday Come and enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving dinner this Tuesday from 5:00 pm until classes start in the Williamson Alumni/Rec. Room. Dr. Matson will provide the turkey, and he is asking students to help supply all the trimmings. Please call Dr. Matson at 719-884-5061 to let him know what you are able… Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/364/free-food-turkey-tuesday https://nbc.edu/news/365/winter-registration We are registering for the winter trimester. If you have not responded to the registration verification email, please do so today. We need to complete registration by November 20 because the following week is break week/Thanksgiving holidays and offices will be closed for a few days. You should… Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/365/winter-registration https://nbc.edu/news/366/opportunity-to-serve-christmas-eve First Presbyterian Church downtown is asking for about 6 more volunteers to be greeters for their Christmas Eve services. You would work from 1 pm to 10 pm.  The opportunity pays each person $100.    You will be served a yummy dinner at around 5 pm. Teens 16 or older can also… Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/366/opportunity-to-serve-christmas-eve https://nbc.edu/news/367/christmas-unlimited There is still time to pick up a form in Student Development to register your children under age 12 for $35-40 worth of Christmas presents at no cost to you.  See Shari in the lower level of Sanders Administration. Return your form to Shari Henson by December 10. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/367/christmas-unlimited https://nbc.edu/news/368/time-management-class Have you struggled balancing school work, meetings, family, and just life in general? If this sounds like you, than we have something you might want to check out. The ASG and Trimble Library are sponsoring a Time Management Class on Saturday, December 5th at 10:30 am. We will give you some tools… Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/368/time-management-class https://nbc.edu/news/370/christmas-gifts-for-students-children ASG is excited to announce a opportunity for God to work in our midst this Christmas. Campus students received a flyer with a card attached that allows those who would like the extra help at Christmas time to fill out the card and return it in a small box in Williamson on the table next to the… Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/370/christmas-gifts-for-students-children https://nbc.edu/news/371/2010-graduates All seniors, both online and campus, who will complete their course work by the end of the summer 2010, must get required paperwork mailed or emailed to the Registrar’s Office and Student Development’s Office by Dec. 15. Send the following to Anna Burgess, Registrar’s Office,… Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/371/2010-graduates https://nbc.edu/news/372/graduate-pensions-and-benefits-banquet This year's Pensions and Benefits Banquet for 2010 Graduates will be held a the Broadmoor Hotel on January 8, 2009 starting at 6:30 pm.                         If you are… Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/372/graduate-pensions-and-benefits-banquet https://nbc.edu/news/377/prayer-focus-for-the-week Each week we are going to begin to highlight the work and ministry of NBC in one of the regions of our country and around the world. We ask that each week you will make special prayer for the highlighted region and the students from that area of the world.  This week we focus on the Northeast… Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/377/prayer-focus-for-the-week https://nbc.edu/news/378/attention-2010-graduates All seniors, both online and campus, who will complete their course work by the end of the summer 2010, should have mailed or emailed the required paperwork to the Registrar’s Office and Student Development Office by December 15. Some of you still have not submitted your paperwork! Send… Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/378/attention-2010-graduates https://nbc.edu/news/379/called-to-missions Want to explore what comes next? Cross cultural orientation is for you! The Cross-Cultural Orientation (CCO) weekend events are designed to assess, train, and orient those who are interested in cross-cultural ministry in and through the Church of the Nazarene. This event is required for anyone… Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/379/called-to-missions https://nbc.edu/news/380/prayer-focus-for-the-week This week our region of focus is the Eurasia Region. The Eurasia Region of the denomination encompasses the countries of the continent of Europe, the Middle East, and the portion of Asia that includes India and surrounding countries. It is difficult to know exactly which of our online students may… Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/380/prayer-focus-for-the-week https://nbc.edu/news/381/credentials-board-interviews If you would like to meet with a committee of professors acting as a district credentials board, please call Shari Henson at 719-884-5065 to schedule your 30 min. appointment. If you have questions, call Dr. Matson at 719-884-5061, or email LLMatson@nbc.edu. In order to meet the requirements of… Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/381/credentials-board-interviews https://nbc.edu/news/384/interview-readiness-seminar---new-location The Interview Readiness Seminar is open to all the NBC Family and will take place on February 6, 2010. Registration and Continental Breakfast begin at 8 am and the seminar runs from 8:30 am until noon. New Location: The Stone Chapel (aka The Cave) at Springs First Church Receive the… Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/384/interview-readiness-seminar---new-location https://nbc.edu/news/385/asg-open-nominations ASG nominations are starting for 2010-2011 Positions. These Positions include: President, Vice President of Spiritual Life, Social Life, Recreational Life, Organizational Life, Secretary and Treasurer, Class Representatives for Senior, Junior, and Sophomore Classes. Nomination forms are… Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/385/asg-open-nominations https://nbc.edu/news/386/prayer-focus-for-the-week This week our region of focus is the Southeast Region of the USA. That region is comprised of 12 districts located in nine states. We currently have 231 alumni serving in ministry assignments on that region. There are 16 on Alabama North, 18 on Alabama South, 16 on Central Florida, 15 on East… Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/386/prayer-focus-for-the-week https://nbc.edu/news/391/academic-video-contest B&H Academic is launching a video contest on January 4, 2010 that asks students to answer a question: Why do you believe God is good? The contest runs through April 5, 2010. Visit godornot.com for all details related to this contest; here are some highlights: The contest is for all… Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/391/academic-video-contest https://nbc.edu/news/393/nazarene-bible-college-scholarships Nazarene Bible College is offering scholarships for the 2010-2011 academic year. To apply, go to  scholarships. Please read to be sure you qualify. You can download and e-mail the completed application to mnjones@nbc.edu or you may obtain an application from the Financial Aid Office. All… Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/393/nazarene-bible-college-scholarships https://nbc.edu/news/395/hawaiian-luau Come kick off spring right with your Associated Student Government. The ASG will be hosting a Hawaiian Luau for students and their families. There will be authentic exotic Samoan Dancers, island drinks, and best of all a pit cooked pig. Please bring a side dish or dessert. The Luau will be… Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/395/hawaiian-luau https://nbc.edu/news/397/fireside-chat-with-the-president President Graves invites all juniors and seniors who are preparing to serve in pastoral ministry to join him in the Williamson Fireside Room, Saturday, March 27 from 9 till 11:30 am, for a time of conversation on some of the practices of ministry. Donuts/coffee will be served. Spouses are… Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/397/fireside-chat-with-the-president https://nbc.edu/news/400/attention-all-nbc-women All women of the NBC community are invited to be our guests for a dinner honoring the wives of graduates and women graduates. The Dinner is hosted by the college faculty and administration women. Save the date: May 7, 2010 at 6:30 pm in Strickland Chapel. Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/400/attention-all-nbc-women https://nbc.edu/news/401/easter-dinner This year's Easter Dinner will be held in the Alumni Room on Sunday, April 4 starting at 1 pm. The hosts are Greg and Vicki Niver and Joe and Amy Miller. Please let them know by April 1 if you plan to attend. Vicki can be reached at 814-558-7878 or Amy can be reached at 719-640-4743. What to… Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/401/easter-dinner https://nbc.edu/news/403/alumnigraduate-banquet This year's Alumni/Graduate Banquet will be held on May 29, 2010 starting at 6 pm. Online graduates and prior Apostles who will be in Colorado Springs on graduation weekend are invited to attend the Alumni/Graduate Banquet to be held at the DoubleTree Hotel. If you would like to attend, please… Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/403/alumnigraduate-banquet https://nbc.edu/news/404/district-license-interviews A faculty team will be conducting District License Interviews on Friday afternoon, April 16 from 2 to 5 pm in the President's Conference Room. If you would like to interview, please contact Dr. Matson at 719-884-5061 by Thursday, April 15. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/404/district-license-interviews https://nbc.edu/news/406/armed-forces-day-2010 As some of our faculty and staff members may know, the third Saturday of May has been designated as United States Armed Forces Day. This holiday was designed to show appreciation and to honor the men and women of the United States Armed Forces. This year, Armed Forces Day is on May 16, 2009. … Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/406/armed-forces-day-2010 https://nbc.edu/news/413/2010-nazarene-bible-college-music-day-camps The Nazarene Bible College Music Ministries Day Camp program is just around the corner, on June 7-12. The camp will be held on campus and in beautiful Strickland Chapel. The Music Day Camp offers instruction and the opportunity to learn to play in large and small ensembles for young musicians,… Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/413/2010-nazarene-bible-college-music-day-camps https://nbc.edu/news/414/caps-and-gowns-are-in Campus graduates may pick up their cap and gown in the Registration Office. Online graduates may pick up their cap and gown in the Registration Office (lower level of Sanders Administration) by 5 pm on Friday before the picnic begins. If you do not arrive in town until Saturday, your… Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/414/caps-and-gowns-are-in https://nbc.edu/news/427/new-student-orientation New Student Orientation for campus students will be held from 8 am to 1 pm on August 21, 2010 in Strickland Chapel. All new students, including those who started classes in Winter 2009 and Spring 2010, are required to attend orientation. Student spouses are welcome to attend. If you need childcare,… Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/427/new-student-orientation https://nbc.edu/news/428/welcome-week Please join us August 23-27 to welcome new students to the NBC Campus. August 23 Ice Cream Social in Strickland Chapel at 6 pm Communion Service in Strickland Chapel at 7 pm August 24 Sky Sox Baseball Game at 6:05 pm Tailgate Party at 4:30 pm Free tickets are… Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/428/welcome-week https://nbc.edu/news/435/g-b-williamson-33rd-annual-golf-tournament This annual golf tournament will be held on August 30, 2010 at the USAFA Eisenhower Golf Course. The fee to play is $100 per person, which includes green fees, cart rental, range balls and a delicious meal after the tournament. Your registration must be in no later than Monday, August 23. … Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/435/g-b-williamson-33rd-annual-golf-tournament https://nbc.edu/news/438/free-food-week To kick off the start of Fall classes on campus, the ASG (Associated Student Government) is sponsoring Free Food Nights all week. Free Food Nights will be in the Williamson Alumni Room and Patio from 5 to 6 pm. August 30 The V.P. of Recreational Life is sponsoring a Tee Time Sandwich… Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/438/free-food-week https://nbc.edu/news/439/used-textbooks-for-sale-at-the-library Starting August 30th the library is switching to their fall hours. They will now be open Monday through Thursday 8 am to 10pm, Friday from 8 am to 6 pm, and Saturday 10 am to 5 pm. The library has recently received several donated used textbooks. They are currently selling them at a discounted… Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/439/used-textbooks-for-sale-at-the-library https://nbc.edu/news/440/childcare-available-once-again NBC is pleased to announce that we will be again providing childcare at Noah’s Ark at Springs First church beginning August 30th. It was anticipated that this service would discontinue, but arrangements have been made to continue the service so, taking classes at NBC will again be more… Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/440/childcare-available-once-again https://nbc.edu/news/443/free-food-tuesday Dr. Matson will be preparing brats this Tuesday, September 7 for students, their families, staff, and faculty. Food will be served between 5-6 pm in the Williamson Alumni Room. Come join us tonight on campus to enjoy some great food and company. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/443/free-food-tuesday https://nbc.edu/news/444/break-week-for-online-classes During this upcoming break week NBC will be making major upgrades that will result in unusual amounts of down time. Please be patient as your access may be affected. With that said, please make sure to order your class books no later than Wednesday, September 7th. The amount of down time may… Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/444/break-week-for-online-classes https://nbc.edu/news/445/campus-graduating-colloquium There will be a required meeting for all campus graduating seniors on Saturday, September 25 from 9 am to 12 noon. The first meeting will gather in Powers Room 10 where a light continental breakfast will be served. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/445/campus-graduating-colloquium https://nbc.edu/news/447/discovering-colorado-springs-and-nazarene-bible-college This event replaces the New Student Retreat and will be held in Strickland Chapel on October 16, 2010 from 8:30 am-5:30 pm. While it is required of all new students, it is open to all NBC students. Bring your families and enjoy an exciting day of fellowship as we discover new things about Colorado… Thu, 07 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/447/discovering-colorado-springs-and-nazarene-bible-college https://nbc.edu/news/448/your-new-asg-president-is-cheryl-hatcher Cheryl Hatcher has been affirmed by the Associated Student Government as the new ASG President. Due to personal reasons, Jim Stevens has resigned that position. Marlene Jones has been elected as ASG Secretary, filling the position that Cheryl previously held. The Student Development office is… Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/448/your-new-asg-president-is-cheryl-hatcher https://nbc.edu/news/450/special-chapel-service President Harold B. Graves Jr. cordially invites you and your family to join the Nazarene Bible College Board of Trustees for a special Chapel Service on Wednesday, September 29, 2010, at 7:30 pm. At this time the President will present his 5th Annual report to the Board of Trustees. Following… Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/450/special-chapel-service https://nbc.edu/news/451/telephone-volunteers-needed President Graves would like to invite campus students, online students, and their spouses to participate in a phone-a-thon to promote Nazarene Bible College to the Nazarene churches during the month of October. Dr. Matson will prepare church lists with the telephone numbers and a telephone… Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/451/telephone-volunteers-needed https://nbc.edu/news/452/asg-campaign-weeks-and-election During the next two weeks students will be campaigning for the ASG positions of VP of Organizations, Senior Class Representative, and Freshman Class Representative. Check out their posters and any notices which might be in your student mailbox. The nominees for the positions are: VP of… Mon, 04 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/452/asg-campaign-weeks-and-election https://nbc.edu/news/453/learn-to-play-guitar Would you like to learn to play the guitar? Scotty Vaughn will be teaching Guitar Basics for Worship this winter. This class is offered once a week on Wednesdays from 4:45 to 5:45 pm and is designed for beginners. Students do not need to know how to read music, or have a background in music. All… Mon, 04 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/453/learn-to-play-guitar https://nbc.edu/news/455/book-signing-in-the-library Dr. Dan Powers will be available to sign copies of the New Beacon Bible Commentary, with his contribution of 1 & 2 Peter/Jude, in the library on Tuesday, October 5, and Wednesday, October 6 from 5:15 to 5:45 pm. Copies of the commentary will be available for purchase for $15.00 plus tax, or… Mon, 04 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/455/book-signing-in-the-library https://nbc.edu/news/457/salvation-army-red-kettle-drive Nazarene Bible College will be adopting red kettles for The Salvation Army this year by providing bell ringers on Saturday, December 4. We are asking that volunteers commit to a two-hour shift between the hours of 9 am and 7 pm. Our assigned location will be at the South Academy Sam's near… Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/457/salvation-army-red-kettle-drive https://nbc.edu/news/458/campus-students-picture-ids If you are a campus student and have not had a picture taken for your student ID, please stop by Campus Academic Services and let us take your photo. Student photos help the NBC staff and faculty to identify our students and keep the campus a safe place. Once you have had your photo taken, you can… Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/458/campus-students-picture-ids https://nbc.edu/news/459/student-forms-needed-for-this-trimester If you have not completed your Christian Service Report and Student Update forms, please do so ASAP. Both forms must be completed each trimester. The Christian Service Report is required for our accreditation report, and the student update form ensures that we have your current contact information. Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/459/student-forms-needed-for-this-trimester https://nbc.edu/news/462/women-of-the-bible This winter NBC is offering Women of the Bible. If you are a Bible and Theology major, this is a great opportunity to earn additional Bible or Theology credits. Improve your understanding of women and their significance in the Bible with this class. It is designed to "focus on the historical,… Mon, 04 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/462/women-of-the-bible https://nbc.edu/news/465/campus-security-and-safety Campus Security and Safety is a concern to all of us at Nazarene Bible College. The committee on Campus Security would welcome your comments and concerns. Please e-mail your concerns to Mal Britton at mebritton@nbc.edu or call 719-884-5051. Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/465/campus-security-and-safety https://nbc.edu/news/466/nazarene-theological-seminary-representatives-on-nbc-campus Bill Selvidge and Libby Tedder from Nazarene Theological Seminary will be on campus November 9 and 10 to meet with students who are interested in pursuing graduate education. Students who are interested in getting information about programs that are available at NTS and avenues that can be pursued… Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/466/nazarene-theological-seminary-representatives-on-nbc-campus https://nbc.edu/news/468/summer-2011-employment-opportunity Maranatha Bible Camp, located in North Platte, Nebraska, is interested in hiring NBC students to work in their 2011 summer camp. Campus representatives will be on campus to talk to students about opportunities to become a part of their staff next summer. Meet the representatives in the Alumni… Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/468/summer-2011-employment-opportunity https://nbc.edu/news/469/new-registration-policy Today starts the first day of campus winter registration. Please keep an eye on your email for the registration verification notices. The Cabinet has put in place a new registration policy. We are instituting a late registration fee. Continuing students who have not completed the registration… Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/469/new-registration-policy https://nbc.edu/news/470/asg-election-results After weeks of campaigning for the three open ASG positions, the students have finally chosen their leaders. Congratulations to these selected students who will lead and represent Nazarene Bible College and their classes. The selected members are: VP of Organizations : Joe Miller Senior… Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/470/asg-election-results https://nbc.edu/news/472/veterans-day-recognition-reception Veteran’s Day is just around the corner, and NBC would like to show our support and appreciation to our students who are veterans or active duty military members. Please join us on Thursday, November 11, 2010, from 5 to 6 pm in Williamson Alumni Room for a light dessert reception. We would… Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/472/veterans-day-recognition-reception https://nbc.edu/news/473/snow-day-policy-2010 Nazarene Bible College will close due to weather emergencies based on the discretion of NBC Administration and not on other local school district closings. Closings will be announced on ALL local TV and radio stations. Also, check FLASHALERT.NET for the most weather current information. For… Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/473/snow-day-policy-2010 https://nbc.edu/news/476/2011-campus-graduates-family-photos During the month of December, family photos will be offered to 2011 NBC campus graduates for the Graduate Profile Book that will be distributed to Nazarene District Superintendents in the spring and to all graduates at the end of the year. There is absolutely no cost to you. You can have an… Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/476/2011-campus-graduates-family-photos https://nbc.edu/news/477/dr-neil-wisemans-latest-publication-for-sale-in-library While supplies last, the library will be selling Dr. Neil Wiseman, former academic dean here at NBC's latest publication, Agape Awakening. With this book, you will benefit from these insights into the "adventure of living a life of holy wholeness". Copies are available in the library for $8. … Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/477/dr-neil-wisemans-latest-publication-for-sale-in-library https://nbc.edu/news/479/having-a-student-id-could-save-you-money Carrying your NBC student ID could benefit you. Many businesses and services provide discounts to save you money. Just show your NBC ID as proof of your student status. Go to http://online.nbc.edu, log on using your user ID and password, click on student resources, and then click on student ID… Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/479/having-a-student-id-could-save-you-money https://nbc.edu/news/480/special-thanksgiving-free-food-tuesday Dr. Matson will be cooking several turkeys this Tuesday to celebrate an early Thanksgiving. Everyone is invited and is asked to bring their favorite side dish or dessert to go with the turkeys. Dinner will be served between 5-6 pm in the Williamson Alumni room. Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/480/special-thanksgiving-free-food-tuesday https://nbc.edu/news/481/help-decorate-strickland-chapel-for-the-holidays Join ASG and Student Development Monday evening, November 22 to help decorate the chapel. Help is needed help to cover 11-12 Christmas trees in white lights. We will begin at 5:30 pm and finish by 7:30 or 8 pm that night. Free pizza will be served for participants and their families at 6 pm. Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/481/help-decorate-strickland-chapel-for-the-holidays https://nbc.edu/news/483/earn-money-on-christmas-eve First Presbyterian Church Downtown needs 25-28 ushers on Christmas Eve from 1 pm to 10 pm. Each usher will make $100 and will be paid in cash that night. Dress is Sunday casual and a delicious meal will be provided at 5:30 pm. This opportunity has been offered to NBC students, faculty, and their… Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/483/earn-money-on-christmas-eve https://nbc.edu/news/485/graduate-pensions-and-benefits-banquet Graduates and their spouse/guest are invited to attend a banquet at the Broadmoor Hotel - Golf Club January 7, 2011 at 6:30 pm in the Donald Ross Room. The Pensions and Benefits Services USA, Church of the Nazarene, is sponsoring this event. This is a very special evening whether you are in the… Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/485/graduate-pensions-and-benefits-banquet https://nbc.edu/news/486/parents-night-out On Friday evening, December 10, ASG is providing free childcare for children ages 0-12 in Leist Hall, Rooms 2 and 3. Students can take a few hours from 6-9 pm to do their Christmas shopping. Please sign up on the sheet in Williamson and list the number and ages of children you will bring to… Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/486/parents-night-out https://nbc.edu/news/487/volleyball-tournament Students will challenge the faculty to a game on Saturday, December 4 at Bethany Baptist Church/Grace Church of the Nazarene located at 1930 W. Colorado Avenue. The game will begin at 10 am and should end around 1 pm. Complimentary lunch will be served at CiCi’s Pizza at 3255 E. Platte Ave. Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/487/volleyball-tournament https://nbc.edu/news/489/application-to-graduate For all individuals, both campus and online who plan to participate in Commencement on May 29, 2011, the deadline to submit your application to graduate is January 30, 2011 in order for gaps and gowns to arrive on time for graduation. Please email your form to Anna Burgess in the Registrar's office… Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/489/application-to-graduate https://nbc.edu/news/491/christmas-break Christmas break starts next week, and the Campus Academic Services staff plans to take some time off for the holidays. Do not worry, we will still be available to answer questions and help with problems. At least one staff member will be available each day the college is open. Please feel free to… Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/491/christmas-break https://nbc.edu/news/493/students-winter-banquet Save the Date for this year's Student Winter Banquet called 12 Days of Christmas - NBC Style. Students, their spouses, faculty, and staff are all invited to attend. This year's party will be hosted at the Doubletree Hotel on January 15, 2011 at 6:30 pm. Students are free, but the cost for… Mon, 27 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/493/students-winter-banquet https://nbc.edu/news/496/asg-open-nominations Nominations for the 2011-2012 ASG Positions including; ASG President, Vice President of Spiritual Life, Social Life, Recreational Life, and Organizational Life, Secretary and Treasurer, and Class Representatives for the Senior, Junior, and Sophomore Classes are now open. Nomination forms are… Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/496/asg-open-nominations https://nbc.edu/news/497/nazarene-theological-seminary-expo If you are thinking about graduate theological education, come and experience the hospitality of the NTS community in Kansas City, MO this spring from April 10-12. The EXPO will begin with a Kansas City BBQ dinner service Sunday, April 10 and will conclude Tuesday afternoon. You will have the… Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/497/nazarene-theological-seminary-expo https://nbc.edu/news/499/super-bowl-party Save the date for this year's Super Bowl Party. Join us as the Green Bay Packers take on the Pittsburgh Steelers. Doors will open at 3 pm and kickoff is at 4 pm. Pizza and wings will be provided but please bring an additional snack food item to share. When: February 6, 2011 Where: Williamson… Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/499/super-bowl-party https://nbc.edu/news/501/graduate-colloquium-has-been-postponed The Graduate Colloquium that was supposed to meet on February 12, 2011 from 9 am to noon in Powers Rooms 9 and 10 is postponed until further notice. When Dr. Matson arrives back in town, an update will be released. Please keep an eye out for a new date to be announced. Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/501/graduate-colloquium-has-been-postponed https://nbc.edu/news/502/nursing-home-ministry Nazarene Bible College is active in ministering to several nursing homes in the Colorado Springs area, and is currently hoping to gain enough interest to open the doors of ministry in more facilities. If you would like the privilege of ministering to part of our older community, or are currently… Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/502/nursing-home-ministry https://nbc.edu/news/503/neighbors-helping-neighbors Nazarene Bible College is looking to form a partnership with the Colorado Springs Rescue Mission, a Christian-based organization. We are currently seeking volunteers interested in helping those that need a helping hand. Please e-mail Joe Miller at joglmiller@hotmail.com for more information. If… Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/503/neighbors-helping-neighbors https://nbc.edu/news/506/angel-food-ministries Students who are not aware of Angel Food Ministries should view their website to discover how to purchase a variety of food boxes to save on your family food costs. They provide a ministry that will help feed your family for 1-2 weeks at a very low cost. Many churches have distribution sites… Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/506/angel-food-ministries https://nbc.edu/news/507/christian-counseling-cohort Applications for the fall 2011-2012 Christian Counseling Cohort (on campus) are due this week. If you do not have your application packet, please contact Celina Stertz at 719-884-5017 or casterz@nbc.edu, or Dr. Terry Lambright at 719-884-5144 immediately. Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/507/christian-counseling-cohort https://nbc.edu/news/508/winter-banquet-photos Photos from the Student Winter Banquet are now available on a disk in the Student Development office. If you would like a copy of your photo, bring a flash drive or CD to Shari Henson's desk and she will download the photo(s) for you. Please call her at 719-884-5065 or e-mail her at… Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/508/winter-banquet-photos https://nbc.edu/news/509/reflecting-on-your-christian-education ATTN: NBC STUDENTS AND ALUMNI! When you think back on your Christian education and time at NBC, how does it make you feel? As students and alumni, many of you have significant experiences worth sharing with others. So, the NBC blogger would love to hear about YOUR personal experience… Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/509/reflecting-on-your-christian-education https://nbc.edu/news/511/temporary-housing-needed Calling All Faculty and Students: Prospective Christian education students visiting our campus, new students arriving to start classes, and online students coming to Colorado Springs to take our summer classes are in need of temporary housing. Last week, an online student coming for a summer… Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/511/temporary-housing-needed https://nbc.edu/news/512/nbc-scholarship-program---apply-now Nazarene Bible College is offering Scholarships for the 2011-2012 academic years. The required conditions are having a GPA of 3.0 or higher with 12 credit hours of NBC classes completed (transfer credit excluded). To apply, please go to the Scholarships  link. Otherwise, go to our NBC… Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/512/nbc-scholarship-program---apply-now https://nbc.edu/news/514/theology-seminar---earn-academic-credit Students interested in earning one (1) hour of Christian education academic credit may attend the following event and complete the accompanying requirements: March 12, 2011: Six hour simulcast event at Eastborough Church of the Nazarene. The event is entitled, "The Case for Christianity:… Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/514/theology-seminar---earn-academic-credit https://nbc.edu/news/516/nbc-ladies-night NBC Ladies' Night will be held on Friday, February 25 from 6:30-9 pm in the Williamson Alumni Room. It will be a time for fellowship and getting away from the hustle and bustle of life. Come share your ups and downs, and provide support to each other! Hosted by the ASG Wives, Ladies' Night is… Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/516/nbc-ladies-night https://nbc.edu/news/517/campus-students-having-car-problems-after-class Greg McKenzie is our Nazarene Bible College campus security and maintenance manager. He is available to help you with any car problems you may have after your evening classes. For assistance, please call Greg at 719-460-6443. Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/517/campus-students-having-car-problems-after-class https://nbc.edu/news/519/finkbeiner-fast Each year all Christian education Nazarene colleges, universities, and the Nazarene Theological Seminary unite for the Finkbeiner Fast. Please consider fasting during break week from February 27 to March 5. Make sure it is something of significance to you (i.e. coffee, chocolate, soda) and use the… Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/519/finkbeiner-fast https://nbc.edu/news/520/asg-2011-12-election-results Congratulations to Nazarene Bible College's new Associated Student Government Council. President - Greg Niver Vice President of Spiritual Life - John McGee Vice President of Social Life - Mason Cassens Vice President of Recreational Life - To be determined Vice President… Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/520/asg-2011-12-election-results https://nbc.edu/news/521/air-force-reserve-chaplain-service---cancelled Our Christian education school's Air Force Chaplain Service event that was previously scheduled for March 14 from 5-6 pm has been cancelled. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/521/air-force-reserve-chaplain-service---cancelled https://nbc.edu/news/522/credentials-board-interviews Interviews will take place on Friday, March 4 from 2-5 pm in the President's Conference Room (across from the reception desk). To schedule an interview time, please contact Shari Henson in Student Development at 719-884-5065. Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/522/credentials-board-interviews https://nbc.edu/news/525/salvation-army-reps-on-nbc-campus The Salvation Army will be on campus March 8, 2011 to recruit workers for its summer camp in Estes Park. They will be located in Powers prior to classes and in the chapel before and after the service. Please speak with them during this time with any questions regarding this summer camp. Sat, 05 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/525/salvation-army-reps-on-nbc-campus https://nbc.edu/news/526/spring-fling-2011 This Saturday, March 12 from 6-10 pm in the Alumni room, join Nazarene Bible College for this year’s Spring Fling 2011. Families are invited to attend the Jack Benny Comedy Radio Show for entertainment along with barbeque sandwiches and drinks that will be provided. Please bring a side dish… Sat, 05 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/526/spring-fling-2011 https://nbc.edu/news/528/finkbeiner-fast-fund Every year students at Nazarene Colleges and Universities fast one meal on Ash Wednesday and contribute the cost of that meal to the Finkbeiner Fast Fund for a special project chosen by student leaders across the USA. You were also asked last week to fast something during break week (ie. coffee,… Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/528/finkbeiner-fast-fund https://nbc.edu/news/530/dave-clark-songwriting-seminar On March 25 and 26, join Nazarene Bible College for the Dave Clark Songwriting Seminar. Lillenas Publishing Company and Nazarene Bible College are sponsoring the event. Currently a student at Nazarene Bible College, Dave Clark has spent most of his life involved in ministry. Many of todays top… Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/530/dave-clark-songwriting-seminar https://nbc.edu/news/531/chick-fil-a-fund-raiser Nazarene Bible College's Campus Academic Services needs help from our local Colorado residents to raise funds for supplies. Every Thursday in the month of March, Chick-fil-A will donate a percentage of sales to Campus Academic Services. Here is how it works: Enjoy a nice meal on any Thursday in… Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/531/chick-fil-a-fund-raiser https://nbc.edu/news/533/asg-elections-are-this-week Nazarene Bible College students, please watch for the upcoming electronic ballot from Dr. Laurel Matson to vote for the following candidates: Vice President, Social Life - Masson Cassens Secretary - Kristen Ward-Griffin Treasurer - Craig Neuschwanger Vice President,… Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/533/asg-elections-are-this-week https://nbc.edu/news/534/iboe-scholarships The International Board of Education (IBOE) Scholarship applications are now available for the 2011-2012 academic year. This is open to all students. Please contact Marlene in the Financial Aid Office to obtain the application and instructions by calling 719-884-5052, or e-mail at MNJones@nbc.edu. Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/534/iboe-scholarships https://nbc.edu/news/536/district-superintendent-interviews The following district superintendents will be available on Thursday, March 31 in the afternoon or evening for interviews. Dr. Roy Rogers from the Georgia District and Dr. Phillip Fuller from Virginia will be interviewing in the afternoon, and Dr. David McKellips from NE Oklahoma will be… Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/536/district-superintendent-interviews https://nbc.edu/news/537/library-book-sale NBC's Trimble Library has restocked the stairwell room with used books for sale. Paperback is $.25 and hard cover is $.50 each. Beginning Monday, April 4, there will be select commentaries and reference books with varied prices that will go on sale as well. Please come and check it out, they will… Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/537/library-book-sale https://nbc.edu/news/538/new-testament-greek---coming-this-fall Learn, Study, and Train. These three words are very similar, but they do not have the same meaning. As native speakers of English, we understand the nuances of the language, but someone from another country who speaks another language might not recognize the differences. When we read the Bible,… Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/538/new-testament-greek---coming-this-fall https://nbc.edu/news/539/ladies-movie-night For all NBC women over the age of 18, come join us in the Williamson Alumni Room Friday, March 25 at 6:30 pm for Ladies' Movie Night. Come watch the movie Letters to God with no interruptions from your kids, husband, or anyone! Please bring a movie time snack. However, drinks and popcorn will be… Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/539/ladies-movie-night https://nbc.edu/news/540/wii-bowling-tournament Saturday, March 26 at 1 pm, meet in the Williamson Alumni Room for the Wii Bowling Tournament. Come and enjoy some fellowship and laughs with some of the ASG. For questions, please call Greg Niver at 719-570-7522 or 814-558-7879. Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/540/wii-bowling-tournament https://nbc.edu/news/542/the-harry-w-dickerson-lectures-on-pulpit-holiness-evangelism On behalf of President Graves, we would like to invite you to a special NBC Chapel Series. The Harry W. Dickerson Lectures on Pulpit Holiness Evangelism is an annual series of lectures, established in 1976, and sponsored by the children of Rev. Harry W. Dickerson in honor of their father. Rev. Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/542/the-harry-w-dickerson-lectures-on-pulpit-holiness-evangelism https://nbc.edu/news/544/national-day-of-prayer Nazarene Bible College is privileged to host and serve our community as a prayer site for National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 5. There will be four different opportunities for people to pray throughout the day. All are open to students, staff, and the community. They are: Sunrise Prayer… Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/544/national-day-of-prayer https://nbc.edu/news/546/glorieta-summer-camp-for-boys Glorieta Summer Camp for Boys offers a creative camp program with endless opportunities for fun and a chance to let kids be kids. The focus is to develop boys physically, mentally, socially and spiritually. The Glorieta Summer Camps program challenges campers in many ways through relationships,… Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/546/glorieta-summer-camp-for-boys https://nbc.edu/news/547/spring-concert The Pikes Peak New Horizons Band, which is in partnership with Nazarene Bible College, proudly presents this year’s Spring Concert. It will be featuring the Gold Band and the Swingmasters Jazz Band. It is free and open to the public. When: Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 2 pm Where:… Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/547/spring-concert https://nbc.edu/news/549/ministry-opportunity There is an opening for a worship leader in Bluffton, IN. For more details, please see Shari Henson in Student Development or call at 719-884-5065. Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/549/ministry-opportunity https://nbc.edu/news/550/asg-easter-potluck Sunday, April 24 at 2 pm, come and enjoy Easter dinner with us in the Alumni Room. This is a time to rejoice in our risen Savior and spend time with family and friends. Please sign up on the sheet in the foyer of Williamson Building and bring a dish to pass. Ham and drinks will be provided. Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/550/asg-easter-potluck https://nbc.edu/news/551/dvd-from-graduate-day For any graduates that were unable to attend Graduate Day on April 16, the DVD will be available this week in the library to check out. Dr. Matson has emailed details on the assignment to complete after you view the DVD. If you have any questions email Dr. Matson at llmatson@nbc.edu or contact… Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/551/dvd-from-graduate-day https://nbc.edu/news/552/christ-haven-family-retreat Christ Haven Family Retreat, offered by Joni and Friends will be in Divide, CO from June 21-25, 2011. A Family Retreat is a lifeline to families who want hope and encouragement that will last. You and your family will be blessed, inspired, and make new friendships that will last a lifetime. For… Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/552/christ-haven-family-retreat https://nbc.edu/news/553/special-hotel-rates-for-graduation Nazarene Bible College has secured special hotel rates for our guest during this years graduation. The following hotels offer the best rates: Crossland Economy Studios 490 Afternoon Circle Colorado Springs, CO 80910 Tel: 719-638-9233 Email Oscar at css@extendedstay.com for… Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/553/special-hotel-rates-for-graduation https://nbc.edu/news/555/2011-graduate-honors-list The following graduates have been nominated to Delta Epsilon Chi, the Honor Society of The Association for Biblical Higher Education: Tammy Sue Coleman Bonnie G. Crisp Julie E. Feist Vance P. Murphy Jennifer R. Pressey Somer L. Rodriguez Marie E. Saunders … Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/555/2011-graduate-honors-list https://nbc.edu/news/556/maine-district-interviews Rev. Sam LaCombe from the Maine District will be in Colorado Springs on Thursday, May 26 and would like to interview any interested students for openings on the Maine District. Contact Shari Henson at 719-884-5065 in Student Development if you would like to be scheduled for an interview. Mon, 02 May 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/556/maine-district-interviews https://nbc.edu/news/558/2011-commencement-events-schedule Nazarene Bible College graduates please note the 2011 Commencement Events Schedule: Graduate Chapel: Tuesday PM, May 17. Graduates testimonies Wear cap and gown Graduate Sending Chapel: Wednesday PM Chapel, May 18. Challenge given to graduates; final opportunity of the… Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/558/2011-commencement-events-schedule https://nbc.edu/news/559/caps-and-gowns-are-in Campus graduates can pick up their caps and gowns in the Registration office starting May 9. Online graduates are to pick up their caps and gowns as soon as they arrive in Colorado Springs. The Registration office in the lower level of Sanders will be open until 5 pm on May 27. If you have not… Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/559/caps-and-gowns-are-in https://nbc.edu/news/560/graduate-picnic For Campus and Online Graduates If you have not turned in the number of family members who will attend the Graduate Picnic on Friday, May 27, please contact Anna Burgess with that number, so enough food will be available for everyone. Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/560/graduate-picnic https://nbc.edu/news/561/37th-annual-delong-sermon-series The entire Nazarene Bible College community would like to thank the student preachers who delivered inspiring messages during the DeLong Sermon Series in chapel last week. This year's Excellence in Preaching Award has been awarded to Mrs. Janine King. Our congratulations and thanks to Janine for… Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/561/37th-annual-delong-sermon-series https://nbc.edu/news/562/nbc-music-department-recital Join Nazarene Bible College this Monday May 16, at 4:45 pm in Strickland Chapel for the NBC Music Department Recital. The spring trimester's music students will be performing along with three very talented guests that will be performing as well. Please come and enjoy the evening as you… Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/562/nbc-music-department-recital https://nbc.edu/news/564/free-books-mens-suits-and-clothing There will be FREE men's suits and clothing (in good condition) available in Williamson Center sometime Tuesday afternoon. They will be hanging on the rack between the Alumni Room and the Fireside Room. Help yourself if you see something that is your size. A friend of Dr. Jim Bond's wife is… Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/564/free-books-mens-suits-and-clothing https://nbc.edu/news/565/free-food-frenzy During finals week, ASG members will be serving free hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, and water Monday-Thursday evenings, May 23-26, on the patio of Willamson Center. Food will be available from 5-6 pm. Come and enjoy! Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/565/free-food-frenzy https://nbc.edu/news/566/graduation-announcements The Nazarene Bible College Bookstore has graduation announcements available for purchase. You may either go to the bookstore or contact them at 800-873-3873, ext. 5115. Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/566/graduation-announcements https://nbc.edu/news/568/electronic-transcripts During the next few weeks, many of our current students will be ordering transcripts to be sent to their district Board of Ministry or to a graduate school. NBC provides electronic ordering and delivery of transcripts for students and alumni. Remember, the next time you need a transcript just log… Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/568/electronic-transcripts https://nbc.edu/news/570/begin-your-masters-at-nbc Begin your Master’s while completing your Bachelor's degree at NBC. Get more information by calling Dr. Terry Lambright at 1-800-873-3873 ext. 5144. Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/570/begin-your-masters-at-nbc https://nbc.edu/news/571/blankenship-leukemiatransplant-fundraiser You are invited to attend a Spaghetti Dinner/Variety Show/Silent Auction Fundraiser for the Blankenship Leukemia/Transplant Fund. Enjoy spaghetti or fettuccini, salad, breadsticks, dessert, and iced tea, Followed by magic, drama, music, martial arts exhibition, and more. When : Saturday, June 11… Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/571/blankenship-leukemiatransplant-fundraiser https://nbc.edu/news/573/jonathan-nells-appointed-chaplain With the support of the General Superintendents and the NBC Board of Trustees, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Nells as college chaplain for the 2011-2012 school year. This will be a part-time assignment beginning July 1, 2011. Please join us in congratulating Jonathan! Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/573/jonathan-nells-appointed-chaplain https://nbc.edu/news/575/christ-haven-family-retreat Christ Haven Family Retreat offered by Joni and Friends in Divide, CO from June 21-25, 2011 still need 7 or 8 Short Term Missionaries (STMs) to serve from June 20-25. A Family Retreat is a lifeline to families who want hope and encouragement that will last. You and your family will be blessed,… Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/575/christ-haven-family-retreat https://nbc.edu/news/576/naz-family-music-day-camp Nazarene Bible College Campus will come alive this week as NAZ Family Music Day Camp participants attend each of their classes. We have band and piano camp participants as well as students who just want to try out new instruments. The week will culminate with a BBQ and concert on Saturday June 11,… Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/576/naz-family-music-day-camp https://nbc.edu/news/578/elective-credits Do you need to earn a few elective credits? You might like to take Oral Interpretation. Oral Interpretation is a great class for anyone who plans to work with groups of people on a regular basis. This course focuses on developing expressive reading skills to enhance understanding, stimulate… Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/578/elective-credits https://nbc.edu/news/580/the-russell-v-delong-sermon-award Dr. Harold B. Graves Jr. President's Update Harold B. Graves Jr. June 2011 Dear Alumni: The Russell V. DeLong Sermon Award, an annual sermon series, was established in 1975 through the generosity of the Russell V. DeLong family. Dr. DeLong served as a pastor, college… Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/580/the-russell-v-delong-sermon-award https://nbc.edu/news/582/an-evening-with-ron-heagy What would you do if you woke up on your 18th birthday and were told that you would never walk again, or learned that you would no longer feed or dress yourself and your only movement would be from the neck up? That's exactly what happened to Ron Heagy when he broke his neck in a surfing accident… Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/582/an-evening-with-ron-heagy https://nbc.edu/news/583/alumni-cookoutpicnic Nazarene Bible College has just completed another wonderful year. During Commencement this year, we awarded degrees and certificates to 120 individuals. Just prior to Commencement, we went through the re-accreditation visit by the Higher Learning Commission. Everything went very well with that… Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/583/alumni-cookoutpicnic https://nbc.edu/news/584/nbc-alumni-cookoutpicnic NBC is planning an Alumni Cookout/Picnic at the Williamson Center on campus Thursday evening, July 21, 2011. This event will be for alumni and their families, NBC faculty, staff, and administrators. We ask that all participants bring a salad, vegetable dish, or dessert. NBC will provide the hot… Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/584/nbc-alumni-cookoutpicnic https://nbc.edu/news/585/2011-g-b-williamson-golf-tournament The 34th annual NBC G. B. Williamson Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, August 29 at the Eisenhower Golf Course locaed on the United States Air Force Academy. The tournament will be played using the scramble format. Registration is at 7 am, tee time is at 8:30 am, and dinner is at 2:30 pm. Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/585/2011-g-b-williamson-golf-tournament https://nbc.edu/news/586/nbc-celebration Nazarene Bible College students, faculty, and staff, are all invited to celebrate the forth of July on the fifth. The event is being held Tuesday, July 5 from 5:30-8:30 pm in the Williamson Alumni Room. There will be BBQ hot dogs, hamburgers, and beverages provided by NBC. However, please bring… Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/586/nbc-celebration https://nbc.edu/news/588/wedding-invitation Dear NBC Community, If you would like to attend the Carla Gorman-Richard Lewis wedding, to be held on campus at Strickland Chapel, Saturday, August 6, 2011, please email us at either carlag668@gmail.com or RJLewis@nbc.edu. We would be pleased to send you a formal invitation. Blessings,… Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/588/wedding-invitation https://nbc.edu/news/589/important-financial-aid-information Please make note of the attached schedule of financial aid disbursements for 2011-2012. There has been significant changes and we are giving notice now so that students can plan ahead for this change. Disbursing aid per the schedule below reduces the liability to the student for UNEARNED… Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/589/important-financial-aid-information https://nbc.edu/news/591/2011-commencement-video-available The 2011 commencement video is now available to view online. The commencement ceremony took place on the NBC campus in Strickland Chapel at 3 pm Sunday, May 29. NBC awarded degrees and certificates to 120 individuals during this year's commencement. … Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/591/2011-commencement-video-available https://nbc.edu/news/592/spring-deans-list-and-honor-roll Congratulations to the following students for achieving the distinction of being placed on the Dean's List or Honor Roll for their academic work during the spring 2011 term at Nazarene Bible College. This is an outstanding achievement! Dean's List Carolyn F Akers Charlotte A Angles… Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/592/spring-deans-list-and-honor-roll https://nbc.edu/news/594/military-ministry-summit Coming this September, Nazarene Bible College will be hosting the first ever Military Ministry Summit. Christian leaders and local congregations from Colorado Springs and the surrounding El Paso area will be invited to attend. The Military Ministry Summit will be held on the campus of… Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/594/military-ministry-summit https://nbc.edu/news/596/free-food-tuesday---back-on Dr. Matson is back and will be preparing corn dogs and salad on Tuesday, September 13. All students, their families, staff, and faculty are invited. Food will be served between 5-6 pm in Williamson Alumni Room… Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/596/free-food-tuesday---back-on https://nbc.edu/news/597/free-sky-sox-baseball-tickets Free Sky Sox tickets are now available for the NBC Sky Sox outing on Tuesday evening, August 23 at 6:05 pm. The NBC choir will sing the National Anthem. We are planning a cook-out/picnic that will begin in time for everyone to get into their seats by the start of the game. You may pick up… Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/597/free-sky-sox-baseball-tickets https://nbc.edu/news/598/campus-childcare-update Notice to campus students: For the past several years, NBC has worked with Springs First Church to provide childcare for students' children during class each evening Monday through Thursday. In recent years, we have experienced a declining number of children needing childcare. Last year the… Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/598/campus-childcare-update https://nbc.edu/news/599/free-food---first-week-of-classes Watch for more information to come on the Free Food Week the first week of classes, August 29-September 1. Hamburgers, hot dogs, drinks, and other goodies will be provided by your ASG members and the vice presidents of NBC. Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/599/free-food---first-week-of-classes https://nbc.edu/news/600/welcome-week-events Plan to bring your families and join us for Welcome Week! This year, welcome week will be Monday, August 22-Thursday, August 25. It'll be a full week of fun activities to welcome new students and their families to the NBC campus. So, don't forget to come and celebrate the end of summer and say… Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/600/welcome-week-events https://nbc.edu/news/601/nbc-presidents-august-update Dr. Harold B. Graves Jr. President's Update Harold B. Graves Jr. August 2011 Dear Faculty and Staff: I bring you greetings from Colorado Springs and Nazarene Bible College in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. As we approach the start of a new academic year I am reminded of… Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/601/nbc-presidents-august-update https://nbc.edu/news/603/used-textbook-sale Attention Nazarene Bible College students, please stop by the Trimble Library to "check out" the great deals on used textbooks. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/603/used-textbook-sale https://nbc.edu/news/604/student-scholarships-fundraiser Help raise funds for Student Scholarships by eating at one of the two Panda Express Restaurants Monday, August 22 from 11 am-9:30 pm. Print the coupon below and take one with you that day. You must have a coupon for NBC to receive the 20% of the cost of your meal. Please note, this is not a 20%… Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/604/student-scholarships-fundraiser https://nbc.edu/news/609/nbc-presidents-september-update Dr. Harold B. Graves Jr. President's Update Harold B. Graves Jr. September 2011 Dear Alumni: I bring you greetings from Colorado Springs and Nazarene Bible College in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. This month I want to highlight four recent events at Nazarene Bible College. Sun, 11 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/609/nbc-presidents-september-update https://nbc.edu/news/610/experiencing-nbccolorado-springs Nazarene Bible College and the ASG invite you and your family to join us for Experiencing NBC/Colorado Springs. (Required for students enrolled in NBC Experience) The event will be held Saturday, October 15 from 9 am to 3 pm. In the morning, meet at Strickland Chapel. In the afternoon, the… Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/610/experiencing-nbccolorado-springs https://nbc.edu/news/611/district-superintendent-interview Rev. Stephen Ward from the North Central Ohio District will be here to interview interested students or graduates on Tuesday evening, September 27. The interviews will take place in the lobby of the DoubleTree Hotel. There is a sign-up sheet in Williamson on the table in the entryway. You must sign… Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/611/district-superintendent-interview https://nbc.edu/news/612/students---check-your-degree-audit A degree audit is your way of assessing your progress to degree completion. It's something all students should review at least once a trimester. The audit lists all of the courses needed to complete a degree, which courses have been completed, and which courses are remaining to be completed. To… Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/612/students---check-your-degree-audit https://nbc.edu/news/614/special-used-book-sale If you live in the Colorado Springs area, you are invited to a special used book sale in Trimble Library going on from September 22-28. These books are from a donation that has not previously been made available. There are some great classic titles as well as some specially priced commentaries and… Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/614/special-used-book-sale https://nbc.edu/news/616/special-chapel-service President Harold B. Graves Jr. cordially invites you and your family to join the Nazarene Bible College Board of Trustees for a special Chapel Service on Wednesday, September 28, 2011, at 7:30 pm. At this time the President will present his 6th Annual Report to the Board of Trustees. A reception… Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/616/special-chapel-service https://nbc.edu/news/617/get-a-student-id-for-special-discounts Love getting discounts? They are a great way to make a budget stretch a little further with very little effort. Take advantage of student discounts from businesses everywhere with a NBC Student ID. Students can obtain an ID card by going to the Trimble Library. The library staff will print and… Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/617/get-a-student-id-for-special-discounts https://nbc.edu/news/618/reading-and-research-week This means that there will be no classes or chapel service on Campus from Monday Oct. 2 through Friday Oct. 7. If you're getting a little behind in your class work, your might want to do a little "catch-up" this week. Campus Advantage Students - The bookstore will be open until 8 pm on… Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/618/reading-and-research-week https://nbc.edu/news/620/student-chaplains Are you interested in becoming a part of the Student Chaplaincy Program? Please contact John McGee, ASG V.P of Spiritual Life at JSMcGee@email.nbc.edu for more information. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/620/student-chaplains https://nbc.edu/news/621/campus-graduate-photos For any graduates who have not signed up to have their graduate/family photo taken for the Graduate Profile booklet, please sign up on the sheet in Williamson by Thursday, December 1. Photos will be taken on December 3. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/621/campus-graduate-photos https://nbc.edu/news/622/asg-campaign-weeks Nominations have been made for open ASG positions for the 2011-2012 school year. Campaign weeks are October 10-14 and October 17-21. These individuals will be campaigning the next two weeks, so watch for their posters or campaign notes in your mail box. Elections will take place the week of October… Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/622/asg-campaign-weeks https://nbc.edu/news/623/student-worship-service Join us this Friday Evening, October 28 from 7-9 pm in the Williamson Alumni Room for a Student Worship Service. It is sponsored by Mike Behafarid, ASG VP Organizations. There will be music, preaching, and fellowship. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/623/student-worship-service https://nbc.edu/news/624/the-fall-concert Pikes Peak New Horizons Band in partnership with Nazarene Bible College presents the Fall Concert. It is free and open to the public. Join us Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 2 pm in Strickland Chapel and Conference Center. We will be featuring the Gold Concert Band and the Swingmasters Jazz Band. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/624/the-fall-concert https://nbc.edu/news/625/thanksgiving-day-dinner-for-students-and-families This year’s Thanksgiving Day Dinner for Students and Families is sponsored by your ASG. Doors open at 10 am. Serving of the Thanksgiving meal will begin at 2 pm on November 24, 2011 in the Williamson Alumni Room. Plan to bring a dish to share. The turkey and gravy will be provided. … Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/625/thanksgiving-day-dinner-for-students-and-families https://nbc.edu/news/628/free-flu-shot-clinic NBC will be hosting a free flu shot clinic on Campus in the Williamson Alumni Room. The clinic will be available on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 from 4:30 - 7 pm. Students, faculty, and staff - If you have not signed up for you, your spouse, children, or grandchildren, please email Dr. Matson at… Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/628/free-flu-shot-clinic https://nbc.edu/news/629/nazarene-theological-seminary-expo Please join us and explore NTS through class visits, various activities, and the Earle Lecture Series on Biblical Studies by Dr. Brent A. Strawn of Candler School of Theology. The NTS EXPO will take place between April 15 - 17, 2012. More information will follow in the next few months. For… Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/629/nazarene-theological-seminary-expo https://nbc.edu/news/631/history-of-nbc-contest Starting in January 2012, Student Development will be asking a question about the history of NBC for students to answer. The first student to reply with the correct answer to Student Development will win a prize! Did you know that in the fall of 1967 there were 117 students enrolled in the first… Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/631/history-of-nbc-contest https://nbc.edu/news/632/a-special-thanks-to-asg I would like to take a moment and say thank you to the ASG for the wonderful job they did in organizing and setting up the Thanksgiving Dinner. Just by the smiling faces, laughter, and joy that filled the Alumni Room, it was obvious everyone had a great time. I just wanted to give you all a big pat… Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/632/a-special-thanks-to-asg https://nbc.edu/news/634/parents-night-out Need some relief from the kids (ages 0-12)? Need to get your Christmas shopping done? Drop your children off in Williamson Alumni Room on December 9th from 6 - 9 pm and enjoy the evening out. Child care services is offered to NBC students, faculty, and staff free of charge. Due to the "Many… Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/634/parents-night-out https://nbc.edu/news/636/nbc-christmas-caroling-and-delivering-gifts ASG members invite all students to go Christmas caroling on Friday evening, December 16. Meet in the library at 5:30 pm. You will also be delivering the Christmas gifts to NBC families. Pizza and hot chocolate will be served in the Alumni Room after the caroling. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/636/nbc-christmas-caroling-and-delivering-gifts https://nbc.edu/news/637/gifts-for-campus-students-children The Christmas tree in Williamson still has many paper ornaments left to be selected by faculty, staff, or students. Each ornament lists the name of a campus student's child and a gift the child would like. If possible, please take an ornament and purchase a gift in the next couple of days. All… Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/637/gifts-for-campus-students-children https://nbc.edu/news/638/fafsa-changes Department of Education is changing the application process to make it more user-friendly. Complete the FAFSA application AFTER February 1, 2012. If you are not required to complete a tax return, you still must complete the application after February 1, 2012. Do not complete the… Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/638/fafsa-changes https://nbc.edu/news/642/history-of-nbc---question-1 Before Colorado Springs was elected to be the location for the Bible College; other cities were also considered such as St. Louis, MO; Fort Worth, TX; and Denver, CO. Who was the mayor of Colorado Springs when the Site Committee visited Colorado Springs to look at potential locations for… Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/642/history-of-nbc---question-1 https://nbc.edu/news/643/credentials-board-interviews-for-campus-students Dr. Matson has scheduled the Ad Hoc Ministerial Credentials Board to meet on Thursday afternoon, January 26 from 1:30 - 5 pm in the President's Conference Room (just to the left inside the reception area in Sanders Administration building). Campus students who need to meet with this committee… Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/643/credentials-board-interviews-for-campus-students https://nbc.edu/news/645/nbc-winter-banquet NBC Winter Banquet January 28, 2012 held at the Double Tree Hotel. Registration and Reception starts at 6 pm, dinner will be served at 6:30 pm, followed by a show. Please sign up no later than the evening of January 24, 2012. Sign-up sheet in Williamson or call Shari Henson at 719-884-5065. Two… Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/645/nbc-winter-banquet https://nbc.edu/news/647/2012-2013-nbc-scholarships You may obtain an 2012-2013 NBC Scholarship Application by visiting Scholarship Forms or by emailing Marlene, in the Financial Aid Office, at MNJones@nbc.edu or calling (719) 884-5052. All completed applications must be received in the Financial Aid Office by 5 pm on April 16, 2012. Absolutely… Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/647/2012-2013-nbc-scholarships https://nbc.edu/news/648/history-of-nbc---question-3 During the first year of class at NBC, the faculty was well aware that our students would be laymen who had already developed their own professions and were well established in them. A pilot from Arizona was among the first class at NBC. When asked how he planned to pay his bill at NBC, he said: "I… Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/648/history-of-nbc---question-3 https://nbc.edu/news/649/history-of-nbc---question-2 The very first student to arrive for the first day of classes was a painter by occupation. To the faculty's surprise, this student arrived in his painting overalls, splattered with paint, as he had to go directly to work from class. The General Assembly that met in Portland, OR voted to approve… Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/649/history-of-nbc---question-2 https://nbc.edu/news/650/history-of-nbc---question-4 The Board of General Superintendents selected Dr. Charles Strickland as the first president of NBC. He had helped to organize and bring into existence the Bible school in South Africa. During the first year the college was open, what church did NBC classes meet at and on what street was the… Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/650/history-of-nbc---question-4 https://nbc.edu/news/652/forty-third-annual-oke-bible-reading-chapel The Forty€“Third Annual Oke Bible Reading Chapel will take place on Wednesday, January 25. Participants include: Jeremy Allen, Thomas Bolinger, John McGee, Lisa Ponczoch. Everyone is encouraged to be present to support these students in this honor. Invite your family members and friends… Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/652/forty-third-annual-oke-bible-reading-chapel https://nbc.edu/news/653/alumni-update---january-2012 Dr. Harold B. Graves Jr. President's Update Harold B. Graves Jr. January 2012 Dear Almuni, I bring you greetings from Colorado Springs and Nazarene Bible College in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. This month I want to highlight two alumni that NBC has recently welcomed back to… Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/653/alumni-update---january-2012 https://nbc.edu/news/654/history-of-nbc---question-5 When the campus was first completed, no housing could be seen across Fountain Boulevard looking south. Only a few buildings could be seen between our campus and the actual city of Colorado Springs, one of those buildings being the Satellite Hotel. What was one of the other cities which asked to… Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/654/history-of-nbc---question-5 https://nbc.edu/news/655/super-bowl-party Come root for your favorite team as the New York Giants take on the New England Patriots Sunday, February 5th. Doors will open at 3 pm and will stay open 1 hour after the game ends. The game will be shown live in the Williamson Alumni Room. Please bring your favorite snacks to share with everyone. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/655/super-bowl-party https://nbc.edu/news/657/history-of-nbc---question-6 Another one of the unique students to come to NBC in the first class in 1967 was a school principal from Florida. He had earned a master's degree from the University of Oklahoma and was the best trained student in that first class. How many students were enrolled in the first class at NBC? … Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/657/history-of-nbc---question-6 https://nbc.edu/news/658/history-of-nbc---question-7 Another student who came to NBC hitchhiked all the way from Seattle, Washington, and he arrived with his Alaskan Husky dog. The dog went everywhere he went, even to school. The dog was tied outside to a tree, and when classes were over, the Husky greeted its owner like a long-lost brother. I… Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/658/history-of-nbc---question-7 https://nbc.edu/news/661/history-of-nbc---question-8 The college opened in September 1967 in facilities provided by the original First Church of the Nazarene with Dr. Charles Strickland as the school's first president. The buildings at the new campus were occupied by the end of the first school year, and the new campus was dedicated in October of… Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/661/history-of-nbc---question-8 https://nbc.edu/news/663/history-of-nbc---question-9 Here is a little more history about the presidents of NBC. The four presidents of NBC to follow Dr. Strickland were: Dr. L. S. Oliver who served from 1972 to 1984. Dr. Jerry Lambert was elected in 1984 and served until 1994. Dr. Hiram Sanders was elected in 1994 and served until his retirement in… Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/663/history-of-nbc---question-9 https://nbc.edu/news/664/new-scholarships Colorado Authors' League Scholarship Applications available at coloradoauthors.org Eligibility Requirements: Legal resident of Colorado Officially enrolled in 12 credit hours Successfully completed 12 credit hours of classes Minimum GPA 2.5 or better Demonstrate… Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/664/new-scholarships https://nbc.edu/news/666/history-of-nbc---question-10 The Apostles (or Disciples as originally called) Court was designed with specific significance. Twelve radial walks lead from the academic perimeter to a three-sided bell tower in the center. The tower not only dominates the campus but can be seen from the city and the mountains in the distance as… Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/666/history-of-nbc---question-10 https://nbc.edu/news/667/2012-graduate-honors-announced The following graduates have been nominated to Delta Epsilon Chi, the Honor Society of The Association for Biblical Higher Education. David A. Clark Leslie T. Dean Madalena Finnegan Natalie S. Johnson David A. Leonard Jessica G. McLain The following graduates… Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/667/2012-graduate-honors-announced https://nbc.edu/news/668/history-of-nbc---question-11 Do you know that the Williamson Center houses the Jarrette Aycock Prayer Chapel, a small personal chapel upstairs above the kitchen? The chapel contains a small altar, benches, and a Bible and is open for students to use any time the building is open. Once a year, when NBC prays for all the… Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/668/history-of-nbc---question-11 https://nbc.edu/news/671/history-of-nbc---question-12 Do you know that the academic buildings were designed to reflect a close relationship physically and symbolically to the mountains, the Apostles Court, and the spiritual purpose of the college? A liberal use of glass enables students and faculty to glance up from their immediate tasks and look… Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/671/history-of-nbc---question-12 https://nbc.edu/news/672/winter-banquet-photos Students who would like to view their photo(s) taken at the Winter Banquet 2011 or 2012 can contact Shari in Student Development at (719) 884-5065 or smhenson@nbc.edu to schedule an appointment. If you bring a flash drive, Shari will download your photos for you. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/672/winter-banquet-photos https://nbc.edu/news/673/pensions-and-benefits-banquet-photos-for-2012-graduates Students who would like to view the photos taken at the January 6, 2012 Pensions and Benefits Banquet can contact Shari in Student Development at (719) 884-5065 or smhenson@nbc.edu to schedule an appointment. If you bring a flash drive, Shari can download any photo that you may be in. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/673/pensions-and-benefits-banquet-photos-for-2012-graduates https://nbc.edu/news/674/history-of-nbc---question-13 The Fireside Room, located in Williamson Center, houses an extensive collection of items given to NBC in 1980 by Dr. and Mrs. G. B. Williamson. The collection consists of gifts and items purchased throughout the world during Dr. Williamson’s service as General Superintendent. When I was… Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/674/history-of-nbc---question-13 https://nbc.edu/news/675/dave-clark-songwriting-seminar On April 26-28, join Nazarene Bible College for the Dave Clark Songwriting Seminar. Lillenas Publishing Company and Nazarene Bible College are sponsoring the event. Dave Clark has spent most of his life involved in ministry. He worked as a musician with the Speer Family from 1981 through 1986,… Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/675/dave-clark-songwriting-seminar https://nbc.edu/news/676/history-of-nbc---question-14 Did you know that the Associated Student Government (ASG) has established an emergency fund called Samaritan Fund to assist fellow students and families for various family-oriented needs? Requests are handled through the Office of Student Development. What were the first three buildings that… Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/676/history-of-nbc---question-14 https://nbc.edu/news/678/history-of-nbc---question-15 Did you know that there are stunning stained-glass windows in the steeple of Strickland Chapel and Conference Center? These windows depict the Risen Christ, and his eleven faithful apostles who were empowered at Pentecost. Royal colors of beveled glass refract the sun's rays into a myriad of moods. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/678/history-of-nbc---question-15 https://nbc.edu/news/679/ordering-transcripts During the next several months, many of our students will request that transcripts be sent to district credentials boards, potential employers, graduate schools, etc. The easiest way for you to obtain transcripts is to go to Transcripts on Demand. Once there, log in and fill out the request. Your… Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/679/ordering-transcripts https://nbc.edu/news/682/history-of-nbc---question-16 Did you know that each year, during an impressive commencement season ceremony, selected NBC students stand in the walkways in the Apostles Court and dramatically portray the characters of Jesus' apostles. The cherished tradition began at the 1975 dedication of the Apostles Court. Graduates who… Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/682/history-of-nbc---question-16 https://nbc.edu/news/683/history-of-nbc---question-17 Did you know that the second floor of the Trimble library is host to The Wesley Room, a beautiful room dedicated to a special collection of Wesley volumes and memorabilia, and it provides a place for reading and research in Wesley studies? The construction of this room was supervised by an NBC… Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/683/history-of-nbc---question-17 https://nbc.edu/news/684/graduate-picnic For Campus and Online Graduates If you have not turned in the number of family members who will attend the Graduate Picnic on Friday, May 25, please contact Anna Burgess at (719) 884-5082 or email her at adburgess@nbc.edu with that number, so enough food will be available for everyone. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/684/graduate-picnic https://nbc.edu/news/685/caps-and-gowns-are-in Campus graduates can pick up their caps and gowns in the Registration office starting May 9. Online graduates are to pick up their caps and gowns as soon as they arrive in Colorado Springs. The Registration office is in the lower level of Sanders Administration building and will be open until 4… Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/685/caps-and-gowns-are-in https://nbc.edu/news/686/history-of-nbc---question-18 The Wesley Room was originally built on the second floor of Trimble Library. It was subsequently moved in 2002 to a little bit larger, more brightly lit space, on the third floor, where it is currently. NBC student, Joel Faulk, was the contractor and builder for the new space. When new students are… Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/686/history-of-nbc---question-18 https://nbc.edu/news/687/graduation-weekend-information The schedule for the 2012 Commencement Weekend is posted on the NBC website at www.nbc.edu. Scroll down to the middle of the page on the left column, and you will see a green box labeled "2012 Commencement" to click on. Then click on the green boxes on the next page for additional… Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/687/graduation-weekend-information https://nbc.edu/news/689/history-of-nbc---question-19 When prospective students are given a tour, they are invited to attend a chapel service on Tuesday or Wednesday evening during the school year to experience some of the atmosphere of NBC. They are also invited to attend the Convocation ceremony on Saturday and Commencement on Sunday during… Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/689/history-of-nbc---question-19 https://nbc.edu/news/690/nascar-night Come root for your favorite driver as they race the Bojangles Southern 500 at the Darlington track Saturday, May 12th.The race will be shown live in the Williamson Alumni Room. Doors will open at 3 pm after we ask that those who show up please stay and help clean up.  Please bring your… Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/690/nascar-night https://nbc.edu/news/691/history-of-nbc---question-20 Professors at Nazarene Bible College possess the usual professional training for college teaching, but they also bring years of ministerial experience to their classrooms. Our faculty family includes veteran missionaries, skilled pastors, gifted writers, effective district superintendents, seasoned… Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/691/history-of-nbc---question-20 https://nbc.edu/news/692/alumni-update---may-2012 Dr. Harold B. Graves Jr. President's Update Harold B. Graves Jr. May 2012 Dear Almuni, I bring you greetings from Colorado Springs and Nazarene Bible College in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. This month I want to share with you Rev. Bradley Paradee's testimony. Bradley is… Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/692/alumni-update---may-2012 https://nbc.edu/news/694/history-of-nbc---question-21 This is the last of the trivia questions for the 2011-2012 academic year. Thank you to all the students who participated. Who are the figures represented in the 12 stained glass sections of the steeple in Strickland Chapel? The first student to reply to Shari with the correct answer in… Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/694/history-of-nbc---question-21 https://nbc.edu/news/695/graduatealumni-banquet---you-may-still-rsvp Invitations for the May 26 Graduate/Alumni banquet were mailed a few days later than planned. Students or alumni can still RSVP until Wednesday noon (MST). There is an RSVP card in your invitation for you to reply with the number of guests you would like to invite. RSVPs will be accepted via email… Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/695/graduatealumni-banquet---you-may-still-rsvp https://nbc.edu/news/697/2012-g-b-williamson-golf-tournament The 35th annual NBC G. B. Williamson Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, August 27 at the Eisenhower Golf Course located on the United States Air Force Academy. The tournament will be played using the scramble format. Registration is at 7 am, tee time is at 8:30 am, and dinner is at 2:30 pm. Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/697/2012-g-b-williamson-golf-tournament https://nbc.edu/news/701/registration-deadlines-for-winter-term-this-week Registration for Winter A session continues this week. The last day for registering for Winter A is this Friday, October 26. Be sure that you have all of the arrangements for registration complete as soon as possible.The deadline for completing all payments for the Winter A term is October 29. Make… Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/701/registration-deadlines-for-winter-term-this-week https://nbc.edu/news/702/senior-pictures Two Saturday mornings have been set for seniors to have their photos taken for the annual Graduate Profile Booklet. We ask that all campus seniors who are planning to graduate in May sign up for a time slot on either November 3 or 10. Sign up sheets are located in the lobby of Williamson Hall. Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/702/senior-pictures https://nbc.edu/news/703/student-council-elections While the U.S. general election for president, congress, and other important offices is important, there is another election that is coming up soon here on campus. Elections for five positions will be held November 5 through 9. (Please note this is a slight change from the date announced earlier.)… Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/703/student-council-elections https://nbc.edu/news/704/more-news-for-upcoming-graduates Campus Graduating Colloquium students who missed the September 29 class session are reminded that they need to make up that session. Stop by Dr. Matson's office to get the handouts from that day, then go to the library to check out one of the videos of the presentations. After submitting a paper… Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/704/more-news-for-upcoming-graduates https://nbc.edu/news/705/nazarene-bible-college-prayer-week-november-4-11 Calling all students, faculty, adjuncts, and staff: Monday, November 4 through Sunday, November 11 we are going to pray for our churches across the nation. Our telephone call center is contacting every local church asking that prayer requests be sent to PrayerRequest@nbc.edu. We need at least… Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/705/nazarene-bible-college-prayer-week-november-4-11 https://nbc.edu/news/707/nazarene-bible-college-prayer-week-november-5-11 This week Nazarene Bible College students around the world will be praying for revival in our nation, and prayer needs submitted by churches during the last few weeks. For most of October the NBC Call Center has been calling every local Nazarene church in the USA asking that prayer requests be sent… Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/707/nazarene-bible-college-prayer-week-november-5-11 https://nbc.edu/news/708/flu-shot-clinic-december-5 Students, faculty, and staff, and their families, ages four and up, are invited to participate in a flu shot clinic in the Alumni Room of Williamson on Wednesday, December 5, from 4 pm to 6 pm We are also going to advertise this as a community event, so you will need to come as early as possible. Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/708/flu-shot-clinic-december-5 https://nbc.edu/news/709/winter-banquet January 19, 2013, is the date of this year's Winter Banquet at the Double Tree. Students and their spouses, or guests, should make plans to attend. In recent years, the Winter Banquet has been one of the highlights of the Winter term. Online students who wish to attend are also invited. Sign up… Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/709/winter-banquet https://nbc.edu/news/710/fafsa-goes-paperless Beginning January 2013, Federal Student Aid will be discontinuing paper renewal reminders. Students who are used to receiving a paper letter reminding them to reapply for student aid will now receive the reminders via email. Make sure you will receive notices regarding your Federal Financial Aid. Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/710/fafsa-goes-paperless https://nbc.edu/news/711/campus-winter-term-starts-next-week All campus students need to be aware that Winter term classes start next Monday night. If you have not finalized ALL requirements for registration, you need to contact the Registrar's Office immediately. Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/711/campus-winter-term-starts-next-week https://nbc.edu/news/712/prayer-week-report Thanks to everyone who participated in our prayer week. More than 125 students, staff, and faculty partipated. We have received several notes of thanks from churches for whom we prayed. While our emphasis is over, let us all continue to pray for revival in churches all across America. During this… Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/712/prayer-week-report https://nbc.edu/news/713/online-department Winter A Session: Started November 5th. If you run into any difficulties logging in or have computer issues with your class, please give us a call so we can assist you (1-800-873-3873, ext. 5030). Thanksgiving Week: Just a reminder that Thanksgiving week is not a break week from class. Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/713/online-department https://nbc.edu/news/716/dates-to-keep-in-mind Associated Student Government and Student Development There are several big events planned for early 2013 – yes, it is that close. Add these important dates to your calendar today. January 11, 2013 The Seniors Pensions and Benfits Banquet will be held in the Ross Room at the Golf… Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/716/dates-to-keep-in-mind https://nbc.edu/news/717/free-food-tuesday Don't forget to stop by the Williamson Alumni room on December 18. All students, their families, staff, and faculty are invited. Gather with other students and faculty and enjoy a time of food and fellowship. Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/717/free-food-tuesday https://nbc.edu/news/718/free-food-tuesday Come to the Williamson Alumni Room on Tuesday, January 22. All students, their families, staff, and faculty are invited. Food will be served between 5-6 pm Come and enjoy a time of fellowship. Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/718/free-food-tuesday https://nbc.edu/news/719/file-the-2013-2014-fafsa-after-february-28-2013 Students who plan to use Federal Financial Aid for the 2013-2014 academic year will need to apply for aid at the FAFSA website at ( www.fafsa.ed.gov ). Due to changes in the Financial Aid process, NBC strongly recommends that students fifi ling a 2012 tax return wait until February 28, 2013 to… Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/719/file-the-2013-2014-fafsa-after-february-28-2013 https://nbc.edu/news/720/urgent-applications-for-graduation All students in the Associate's, Bachelor's, and MPP Programs planning to graduate in 2013 were to have turned in their application for graduation by December 15. If you have not yet done so, please contact Anna Burgess immediately in the Registrar's Office at 1-800-873-3873 ext. 5082 or email her… Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/720/urgent-applications-for-graduation https://nbc.edu/news/721/online-at-nbc Spring Registration: Registration for the Spring Term started on January 13. If you have not yet returned your form, please do so soon. If you are not able to log into the form, please contact your advisor for assistance. Spring Book Orders: You can now order your books for the Spring A and B… Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/721/online-at-nbc https://nbc.edu/news/722/winter-bookstore-hours Monday and Thursday: 8 am - 4 pm and 5 pm - 8 pm Tuesday and Wednesday: 8 am – 4 pm and 5 pm – 9 pm Friday: 8 am – noon Saturday and Sunday: Closed Bookstore hours are subject to change without notice. Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/722/winter-bookstore-hours https://nbc.edu/news/723/free-food-tuesday-changed-to-wednesday-this-week-only Come to the Williamson Alumni Room on Wednesday, January 16 and enjoy a time of fellowship from 5-6 pm. Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/723/free-food-tuesday-changed-to-wednesday-this-week-only https://nbc.edu/news/724/online-at-nbc Spring Registration: The registration form for Spring A and B will be going out today. Please make sure you respond. If you are not able to log into the form, please contact your advisor. Spring Book Orders: You can now start ordering your books for the Spring A and B sessions. Online… Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/724/online-at-nbc https://nbc.edu/news/725/spring-registration-for-campus-students Please note that Jenny Madsen is no longer your academic advisor. The name of your faculty advisor will be sent to you this week. Contact your new advisor to make changes to your spring course schedule. Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/725/spring-registration-for-campus-students https://nbc.edu/news/726/associated-student-government-and-student-development We would like to thank all the students, faculty and staff who attended the Winter Banquet this past Saturday. February 3, 2013 ASG sponsored Super Bowl Party in the Alumni Room, Williamson. The event starts at 3 pm. Please bring snacks to share. ASG will provide hamburgers and… Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/726/associated-student-government-and-student-development https://nbc.edu/news/728/chapel Tuesday, January 22, 2013 - 7:40 - 8:10 pm. Rev. Susan McKeithen Connections Pastor, Springs First Church of the Nazarene "Love People" Luke 10:27b, 10:37b; Ephesians 5:2 Wednesday, January 23, 2013 - 7:40-8:10 pm. Forty-Fourth Annual Oke Bible Reading Chapel Participants:… Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/728/chapel https://nbc.edu/news/730/ministry-opportunities Brookdale Assisted Living is looking for volunteers to: Play the piano, sing, and lead a devotional around 3:30 pm. every other Saturday. If interested, contact Kathleen Bugyi-sutter, the Life-Enrichment coordinator, at 719-246-8546 (cell). Life Care Center of Colorado Springs is… Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/730/ministry-opportunities https://nbc.edu/news/731/free-food-tuesday-has-been-cancelled Free food Tuesday has been cancelled until Tuesday, January 29. Please come join us next week. Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/731/free-food-tuesday-has-been-cancelled https://nbc.edu/news/732/associated-student-government-and-student-development NASCAR fans: look for an announcement soon about watching a race at school. NBC Students are Invited to Nazarene Theological Seminary for a Visit! NTS would like to invite students interested in pursuing a seminary education to visit the NTS campus. You will have the opportunity to… Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/732/associated-student-government-and-student-development https://nbc.edu/news/733/online-at-nbc Spring Registration: Registration forms for the Spring Term will be sent out again today. Please submit the form soon. If you are not able to log into the form, please contact your advisor for assistance. Spring Book Orders: You can now order your books for the Spring A and B sessions. Online… Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/733/online-at-nbc https://nbc.edu/news/734/attention-graduating-seniors You received an email this past week from Marcia Ott regarding ordering graduation announcements. Remember to email her at meott@nbc.edu by February 8 with the quantity that you will need. We will then let you know when you can place the actual order through the bookstore. If you don't make your… Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/734/attention-graduating-seniors https://nbc.edu/news/735/free-food-tuesday Come to the Williamson Alumni Room on Tuesday, February 5 and enjoy a time of fellowship from 5-6 pm. Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/735/free-food-tuesday https://nbc.edu/news/736/online-at-nbc Spring A session: It starts on February 25. Please make sure you are registered for class. Check your student portal for any holds that may keep you out of class. Contact Scott if you need assistance. Book orders: Make sure you order your books for Spring A and B session soon so you get them on… Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/736/online-at-nbc https://nbc.edu/news/737/student-open-forum Recently, a number of changes have been made at NBC that will improve the college. We are aware that students are asking questions about some of the changes regarding academic advisors, admissions practice, student services, student government, student activities, and much more. In order to respond… Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/737/student-open-forum https://nbc.edu/news/738/campus-interviews-for-district-ministerial-license Attention: All pastoral ministry students who need to interview for a District License or the Renewal of a District License from a District other than the Colorado District Date: This Thursday, February 28, 2013 from 3 – 6 pm. Place: President's Conference Room – Sanders… Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/738/campus-interviews-for-district-ministerial-license https://nbc.edu/news/739/free-food-tuesday We will not have FFT during Break Week. However, please join us in the Williamson Alumni Room on Tuesday, March 5 from 5-6 pm. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/739/free-food-tuesday https://nbc.edu/news/741/christian-education-ministries The Christian Educational Ministries department encourages students who want to develop skills for use in their Christian education ministry to attend the 30th Annual Creative Ministries Conference. April 25, 26, 27, 2013 Mark your calendar 'NOW' for the 2013 Creative Ministries… Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/741/christian-education-ministries https://nbc.edu/news/742/free-food-tuesday Join us in the Williamson Alumni Room on Tuesday, March 19 from 5-6 pm. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/742/free-food-tuesday https://nbc.edu/news/743/district-superintendent-interviews Dr. Phillip Fuller, district superintendent on the Virginia District, will be in town on Monday, March 25. He will be available for interviews from 3:30-5 pm. at the Double Tree Hotel, 1775 East Cheyenne Mountain Blvd. If you would be interested in a 20-minute interview, please contact Mike… Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/743/district-superintendent-interviews https://nbc.edu/news/744/graduating-class-of-2013 NBC Graduation Announcements available for sale! Cost: $8.50 each (10 announcements per package) Announcements can be purchased at NBC Bookstore store or online. Go to bookstore.nbc.edu and scroll down to Seasonal Items. Cash, Check, or Credit Cards only NBC Bookstore - bookstore@nbc.edu or… Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/744/graduating-class-of-2013 https://nbc.edu/news/745/graduate-profile-book Dr. Matson sent to all graduating seniors an email with the profile form. Please send your graduate profiles and pictures to llmatson@nbc.edu as soon as possible. These will be included in the Graduate Profile Book. These books will be sent electronically to District Superintendents to assist in… Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/745/graduate-profile-book https://nbc.edu/news/746/good-friday-communion-and-seder-service Mark your calendars for Friday, March 29, 2013, and plan to attend the Good Friday service and Seder dinner. Starting with worship at 4:30 pm. in Strickland Chapel, the Seder dinner will follow in the foyer of Strickland. Professor Joe Warrington, Pastor Chris Montgomery, and Elder Jerome Cherry… Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/746/good-friday-communion-and-seder-service https://nbc.edu/news/748/free-food-tuesday-becomes-brown-bag-tuesday Effective immediately we are changing Free Food Tuesday to Brown Bag Tuesday. Due to increased activities in the admissions department, Dr. Matson will no longer be able to cook for FFT. Starting this week we invite students and their families to gather in the Alumni Room of Williamson from 5 pm… Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/748/free-food-tuesday-becomes-brown-bag-tuesday https://nbc.edu/news/749/servers-needed-for-graduate-dinner Please help us celebrate with our upcoming graduates. Due to the recent loss of the Flying W Ranch, our traditional graduate dinner location, we are asking students to assist us in serving the Graduate Dinner on Saturday, April 6, 2013 from 4 - 7:30 pm. We will also need help with set-up and… Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/749/servers-needed-for-graduate-dinner https://nbc.edu/news/750/graduate-day The final Graduating Colloquium, a mandatory event, will be held Saturday, April 6, 2013, from 8 am to 1:30 pm at the El Pomar Foundation Carriage House on the Penrose Estate in the Broadmoor area. It is located at 10 Lake Circle Drive, Colorado Springs, 80906. The Graduate Day dinner, which has… Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/750/graduate-day https://nbc.edu/news/751/ordering-transcripts This is a reminder that if you need to have official transcripts sent to your district credentials board, potential employers, or graduate schools, you can order them by logging on to http://www.nbc.edu/forms/individual-request-transcript.php. In most cases, transcripts can be processed within… Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/751/ordering-transcripts https://nbc.edu/news/752/scholarship-opportunities 2013-2014 NBC Scholarships: NBC offers several scholarships established by various individuals and groups. To apply go to the Financial Aid tab at the top right of the screen. Then select the Scholarship link on the left hand side. Click on the application link to print a copy of the NBC… Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/752/scholarship-opportunities https://nbc.edu/news/753/creative-ministries-conference The Christian Educational Ministries department encourages students who want to develop skills for use in their Christian education ministry to attend the 30th Annual Creative Ministries Conference. When: April 25, 26, 27, 2013 Where: Rocky Mountain Calvary Church - 4285 N. Academy The… Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/753/creative-ministries-conference https://nbc.edu/news/754/nazarene-bible-college-open-house Come join the Nazarene Bible College Admissions Team for a fun evening of program information and professor interactions. This event is for high school students and their parents who are interested in the Associate of Arts in General Studies program. The meeting will be held in the Oliver… Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/754/nazarene-bible-college-open-house https://nbc.edu/news/756/caps-and-gowns-are-in Campus graduates can pick up their caps and gowns in the Registration office. Online graduates are to pick up their caps and gowns as soon as they arrive in Colorado Springs. The Registration office is in the lower level of Oliver, in the Brand Center, and will be open until 4:30 pm on Friday, May… Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/756/caps-and-gowns-are-in https://nbc.edu/news/757/leadership-and-ethics-minor Do you have the professional skills to adequately deal with the ministry opportunities God is putting in your path? Have you developed the prowess to establish strategic direction for a team, resolve organizational conflict, and ask appropriate questions concerning a ministry's operational budget? Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/757/leadership-and-ethics-minor https://nbc.edu/news/758/alumni-graduate-banquet Saturday, May 25, 2013 Reception 6 pm - Dinner 6:30 pm DoubleTree Hotel 1775 East Cheyenne Mountain Boulevard Colorado Springs Located on the southwest corner of I-25 and Circle Drive (Exit 138) Invitations were mailed to all graduates from the Office of the President - Assistant for… Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/758/alumni-graduate-banquet https://nbc.edu/news/760/attention-online-students Fall A 2013 Starts On August 5 Please note that the 2013-14 online calendar has changed. Fall A classes will now begin on August 5. This means you will have a three-week break between summer and Fall A. The schedules are posted at http://www.nbc.edu/schedule/ … Tue, 28 May 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/760/attention-online-students https://nbc.edu/news/762/nazarene-bible-college-aa-gs-open-house Come join the Nazarene Bible College Admissions Team for a fun evening of program information and professor interactions. This event is for high school students and their parents who are interested in the Associate of Arts in General Studies program. The meeting will be held in the Oliver… Mon, 03 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/762/nazarene-bible-college-aa-gs-open-house https://nbc.edu/news/763/general-assembly-luncheon Alumni Banquet You are invited to join us at the NBC Alumni Luncheon on Saturday, June 22 at the Westin Hotel in Indianapolis, Indiana,Grand Ballroom One and Two President's Greetings and Update Dr. Gary Haines Sings Award Presentations Fellowship and Friends … Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/763/general-assembly-luncheon https://nbc.edu/news/764/book-store-information Book orders for Fall 2013 – Be sure to submit your Fall A book order soon to ensure that it arrives on time and to avoid paying extra shipping costs. Orders placed by 9 am on Thursday, July 25 will be the least expensive. Order Today! Once you have placed a book order, you should receive… Wed, 17 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/764/book-store-information https://nbc.edu/news/765/bookstore-hours Summer Bookstore Hours Monday - Thursday: 8 am - 6 pm Friday: 8 am – Noon Saturday and Sunday: Closed Summer Library Hours Monday – Thursday: 10 am - 6 pm Friday: 10 am - 5 pm Saturday and Sunday: Closed… Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/765/bookstore-hours https://nbc.edu/news/766/class-schedules Did you know that you can view your schedule and information at a glance through the http://online.nbc.edu/ website? This is a great place to check the schedule your advisor has put into place for the entire academic year, the start dates for each of the sessions, and other helpful information. … Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/766/class-schedules https://nbc.edu/news/768/are-you-registered-for-a-fall-class If interested, call your advisor to check on available classes: Chuck Self: 1-800-873-3873 ext. 5085 Pastoral Ministries, Pastoral Leadership, Bible & Theology Jocelyn Watt: 1-800-873-3873 ext. 5086 Christian Counseling, Christian Educational Ministries, Christian School Education,… Wed, 03 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/768/are-you-registered-for-a-fall-class https://nbc.edu/news/770/11th-annual-health-fair 11th Annual Health Fair & Back-To-School Program Sponsored by Mercy's Gate and the Penrose St. Francis Neighborhood Nurse Centers Saturday, July 27 from 10 am to 2 pm. Rocky Mountain Calvary 4285 N. Academy Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80918 FREE for uninsured and underinsured families… Fri, 12 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/770/11th-annual-health-fair https://nbc.edu/news/771/class-schedules Did you know that you can view your schedule and information at a glance through the http://online.nbc.edu website? This is a great place to check the schedule your advisor has put into place for the entire academic year, the start dates for each of the sessions, and other helpful information. … Mon, 15 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/771/class-schedules https://nbc.edu/news/772/2013-gb-williamson-golf-tournament The 36th Annual NBC G.B. Williamson Golf Tournament is scheduled for Monday, August 26,2013 at the Air Force Academy's Eisenhower Golf Course. Register now to be sure of a place in this great alumni event. Dr. Gary Haines, Tournament Director, says, "We're looking forward to this year's… Mon, 15 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/772/2013-gb-williamson-golf-tournament https://nbc.edu/news/773/nbc-class-reunions NBC Class Reunions for alumni of years 1974, '79, '84, '89, '94, '99, '04, and '09 are taking shape. Reunions are held the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, so now's the time to hold May 24, 2014 on your calendar. NBC will assist reunion committees in planning their events, and offer campus… Tue, 24 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/773/nbc-class-reunions https://nbc.edu/news/774/sky-sox-baseball NBC will have a table at the Sky Sox baseball game on the following date: Sunday, August 11 (Faith Night) at 5:05 pm Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to be in attendance and support both the Sky Sox and NBC. Wed, 17 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/774/sky-sox-baseball https://nbc.edu/news/775/student-update-and-christian-service-report PLEASE NOTE: All NBC students must complete these required documents once a trimester in order to complete their registration process. If you have not already done so for the Fall 2013 term, please log into http://online.nbc.edu/ and click on "Student Center and Resources" and complete… Mon, 05 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/775/student-update-and-christian-service-report https://nbc.edu/news/777/book-store-information Book orders for Fall 2013 €“ Classes start on Monday. If you have not yet ordered your books for Fall A, you need to place the order immediately! Once you have placed a book order, you should receive an immediate receipt on your screen and another one in your email account. If you… Mon, 29 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/777/book-store-information https://nbc.edu/news/778/associate-of-arts-in-general-studies-aags-students Fall 2013 New Student Orientation Friday, August 23, 2013 6:30-8:30 pm Strickland Chapel All AAGS students are required to attend. Watch your email for further details. RSVP to Marcia Ott at meott@nbc.edu. Welcome to NBC! Mon, 19 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/778/associate-of-arts-in-general-studies-aags-students https://nbc.edu/news/779/traditional-and-advantage-students Fall 2013 NBC Experience (New Student Orientation) Saturday, August 24, 2013 9 am - 2:30 pm Strickland Chapel All new students are required to attend. Attendance fulfills requiremnt for graduation. NBC Experience Introducing Nazarene Bible College Resourcing Adult… Thu, 22 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/779/traditional-and-advantage-students https://nbc.edu/news/780/student-update-and-christian-service-report PLEASE NOTE: All NBC students must submit these required documents once a trimester in order to complete their registration process. If you have not already done so for the Fall 2013 term, please log into http://online.nbc.edu/, click on "Student Center and Resources," and complete the… Thu, 29 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/780/student-update-and-christian-service-report https://nbc.edu/news/781/nbc-awards-and-merit-scholarships NBC has implemented the NBC Award and Merit Scholarship program as of July 1, 2013. All new students who begin classes in Fall 2013 or later will receive a merit scholarship. All continuing students (those enrolled in classes with NBC in the past year) will receive an NBC award. These funds are… Thu, 29 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/781/nbc-awards-and-merit-scholarships https://nbc.edu/news/782/pastor-appreciation-day Dr. Stan Toler and Nazarene Bible College invite you to a special one-day workshop, Five Secrets of an Exceptional Leader. The seminar is based upon Dr. Toler's book by the same title. All who attend will receive a free copy of the book, and lunch, courtesy of NBC. Dr. Toler promises you that… Wed, 11 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/782/pastor-appreciation-day https://nbc.edu/news/783/the-art-of-marriage-seminar On occasion, all relationships struggle, including the marriage relationship. Dr. Richard and Carla Lewis will be facilitating a new biblically based, one-and-ahalf day, six session video event at Trinity Church of the Nazarene. It will be held on Friday evening and Saturday,October 11-12: … Tue, 24 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/783/the-art-of-marriage-seminar https://nbc.edu/news/785/student-development-reaches-out Do you have a prayer request? Need a little encouragement? Want to share a success or blessing? Tari Cofield, Student Development Director, and Dr. Gary Haines, National Alumni Public Relations and Recruiting Representative, are initiating a calling, email, texting plan to contact all of our… Tue, 22 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/785/student-development-reaches-out https://nbc.edu/news/786/book-orders Make sure you order your books for the Winter A session by 9 am (MDT) on October 31 so you get them on time. Ordering now will help you avoid paying extra shipping costs for last minute delivery. Order today! Once you have placed a book order, you should receive an immediate receipt on your… Tue, 22 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/786/book-orders https://nbc.edu/news/787/aags-open-house-bbq-bash Saturday, November 9, 2013 Williamson Alumni Room Noon – 4 pm Student Development is hosting an open house for prospective Associate of Arts in General Studies (AAGS) students on November 9. All current AAGS students are invited and encouraged to join us and share your class experiences… Tue, 29 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/787/aags-open-house-bbq-bash https://nbc.edu/news/788/annual-thanksgiving-potluck-and-student-worship Friday, November 8, 2013 Williamson Alumni Room 6 pm All students and their families are invited to join us for the annual NBC Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner. The evening will begin with a time of worship, where fellow student, Derrick Sindt, will bring the message. Dinner will follow. Wed, 30 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/788/annual-thanksgiving-potluck-and-student-worship https://nbc.edu/news/789/nazarene-bible-college-blood-drive Please join us in honoring our Veterans on Tuesday, November 12th from 1 to 2:10 pm and from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm in the lobby of Strickland Chapel at 1111 Academy Park Loop. Please contact Bonfils' Appointment Center at (800) 365-0006, ext. 2 to sign up for this year's blood drive. Or… Mon, 04 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/789/nazarene-bible-college-blood-drive https://nbc.edu/news/790/the-blood-drive-results-are-in Reported from Tari Cofield Our blood drive results are in! I just heard from Bonfils and we had 26 donors registered of which we were able to donate 24 pints of usable blood. According to Bonfils, that equates to 72 lives saved! Most drives this size produce only 15 pints of blood. I want… Thu, 14 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/790/the-blood-drive-results-are-in https://nbc.edu/news/791/2014-2015-fafsa-reminders Beginning January 16, 2014, Federal Student Aid will be emailing electronic renewal reminders to all students who are eligible to renew their Federal Financial Aid applications. This renewal reminder is an important alert prompting students to complete their FAFSA applications for the 2014-2015… Tue, 19 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/791/2014-2015-fafsa-reminders https://nbc.edu/news/792/dates-to-remember   Monday, December 2 Deadline for all NBC children to have their names submitted to receive a gift.     Tuesday, December 3 Pick up a child's name and gift idea from the tree in the Williamson foyer.     Wednesday, December 4… Mon, 02 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/792/dates-to-remember https://nbc.edu/news/793/student-update-and-christian-service-report PLEASE NOTE: All NBC students must submit these required documents once a trimester in order to complete their registration process. If you have not already done so for the Winter 2013 term, please log into online.nbc.edu, click on "Student Center and Resources," and complete the… Tue, 19 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/793/student-update-and-christian-service-report https://nbc.edu/news/795/nbc-mobile NBC's IT department is pleased to announce the availability of the "NBC Mobile" app for Android and Apple users. Here's the description of the app and its functions: Students, alumni, and friends, keep up to date with what is happening at Nazarene Bible College, while on the go. Watch chapel… Wed, 08 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/795/nbc-mobile https://nbc.edu/news/796/student-development Here are some important dates to put on your calendar. If you have questions, contact Tari Cofield at 719-884-5068 or tdcofield@nbc.edu. Unhanging of the Greens Rescheduled for Friday, January 10 at 6 pm Please join us. Student Development wants to say a big, thank you to… Wed, 08 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/796/student-development https://nbc.edu/news/799/christian-counseling-cohort-for-2014-15 Applications for the Fall 2014 Christian Counseling Cohort are available now for campus students! For more information or to request an application please contact Sharon Matson at 719-884-5000, Ext. 0, or Dr. Terry Lambright at 719-884-5144. Tue, 04 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/799/christian-counseling-cohort-for-2014-15 https://nbc.edu/news/800/are-you-registered-for-a-class Spring A classes start on March 3. Please be reminded that payment and forms are due by February 24. It's not too early to start thinking about signing up for a Summer class. Classes will be held from June 9-July 20. Call your advisor to check on available classes. Chuck Self:… Fri, 21 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/800/are-you-registered-for-a-class https://nbc.edu/news/801/student-update-and-christian-service-report PLEASE NOTE: All NBC students must submit these required documents once a trimester in order to complete their registration process. If you have not already done so for the Spring 2014 term, please log into http://online.nbc.edu/, click on "Student Center and Resources," and complete the… Fri, 14 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/801/student-update-and-christian-service-report https://nbc.edu/news/802/book-orders Make sure you order your books for the Spring A session by 9 am. (MDT) on February 20 so you get them on time. Ordering now will help you avoid paying extra shipping costs for last minute delivery. Order today! Once you have placed a book order, you should receive an immediate receipt on your… Fri, 14 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/802/book-orders https://nbc.edu/news/803/class-schedules Did you know that you can view your schedule and information at a glance through the http://online.nbc.edu/ website? This is a great place to check the schedule your advisor has put into place for the entire academic year, the start dates for each of the sessions, and other helpful information. … Fri, 14 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/803/class-schedules https://nbc.edu/news/804/christian-counseling-cohort-for-2014-15 Applications for the Fall 2014 Christian Counseling Cohort are available now for campus students. Call Sharon Matson at 884-5000, Ext. 0, or Dr. Terry Lambright at 719-884-5144 to request an application. Fri, 21 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/804/christian-counseling-cohort-for-2014-15 https://nbc.edu/news/805/student-development Graduating Seniors and Guest The Pensions and Benefi ts banquet for Graduating Seniors and the Ladies Bible Study will be rescheduled. Please watch for news in the Communicator or from Tari Cofield. If you have questions, contact her at 719-884-5068 or tdcofield@nbc.edu. Calling all runners… Fri, 14 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/805/student-development https://nbc.edu/news/806/scholarship-opportunities International Board of Education (IBOE) Scholarships The IBOE is comprised of twelve people representing the global Church of the Nazarene and functions as the global church advocate for educational institutions for the Church of the Nazarene worldwide. These scholarships are open to all… Fri, 21 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/806/scholarship-opportunities https://nbc.edu/news/807/traditional-and-advantage-students Spring 2014 NBC Experience (New Student Orientation) Saturday, March 1 9 am – 12 pm Powers Hall—Room 7 All new campus students are required to attend. Attendance fulfills requirement for graduation. Introducing Nazarene Bible College Resourcing Adult Student… Fri, 21 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/807/traditional-and-advantage-students https://nbc.edu/news/808/work-opportunity-during-campus-break-week Enrollment Management has 3 short term openings for a Student Ambassador. These openings are to assist the Admissions office personnel in hosting the Centennial Speech and Debate Tournament. The dates are March 5-8. Those hired would work approximately 20 hours each. This could work out as a work… Fri, 21 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/808/work-opportunity-during-campus-break-week https://nbc.edu/news/809/student-development Here are some important dates to put on your calendar. If you have questions, contact Tari Cofield at 719-884-5068 or tdcofield@nbc.edu. 2014 Winter Banquet Pictures Pictures are available in the Student Development office in Sanders Administration. Please bring a flash drive with you, and… Fri, 21 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/809/student-development https://nbc.edu/news/810/2014-commencement-weekend-schedule May 23-25, 2014 The schedule is posted on the NBC website at http://www.nbc.edu/commencement/. Local hotels near NBC are listed, and some have negotiated a special rate for NBC graduates. Since there are a number of activities planned around that time for the Air Force Academy graduation, it is… Fri, 21 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/810/2014-commencement-weekend-schedule https://nbc.edu/news/811/campus-interviews-for-district-ministerial-license Attention: All pastoral ministry students who need to interview for a District License or the Renewal of a District License from a District other than the Colorado District. Date: Thursday, March 6, 2014 from 3 – 6 pm. Place: Dr. Jim Russom's Office – Admissions Building If you… Wed, 26 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/811/campus-interviews-for-district-ministerial-license https://nbc.edu/news/814/student-development Here are some important dates to put on your calendar. If you have questions, contact Tari Cofield at 719-884-5068 or tdcofield@nbc.edu. Graduating Seniors and Guest The Pensions and Benefits banquet will be held at the Broadmoor Hotel on Friday, April 11, 2014. Sign-in starts at 6 pm and dinner… Fri, 28 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/814/student-development https://nbc.edu/news/815/nazarene-bible-college-on-krdo-radiotv Last week NBC was in the news in Colorado Springs. It was a great opportunity for the community to learn more about us. Mike Phillips, admissions counselor, was interviewed during the noon news that was simulcast on KRDO radio and TV. … Fri, 28 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/815/nazarene-bible-college-on-krdo-radiotv https://nbc.edu/news/816/are-you-registered-for-a-class Call your advisor to check on available classes at (800) 873-3873. Charles Self (719) 884-5085 (Advising Lead/Tech Support Lead) Alphabet (F – N) for these majors: Pastoral Ministries, Pastoral Leadership Christian Educational Ministries, MPP Bible and… Mon, 31 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/816/are-you-registered-for-a-class https://nbc.edu/news/817/looking-for-some-preaching-experience Broadmoor Court Rest Home – Sunday Afternoons Contact: Michael Clark (719) 232-5473 Remnant Church of the Nazarene – Colorado Springs Saturday Night Services 6 - 7:30 pm Contact Pastor Don Smith (719) 231-5023 Please call Michael Clark or Pastor Don… Mon, 31 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/817/looking-for-some-preaching-experience https://nbc.edu/news/818/ordering-transcripts This is a reminder that if you need to have official transcripts sent to your district credentials board, potential employers, or graduate schools, you can order them by logging on to www.iwantmytranscript.com/nbc. In most cases, transcripts can be processed within one business day when they are… Thu, 03 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/818/ordering-transcripts https://nbc.edu/news/819/scholarship-opportunities International Board of Education (IBOE) Scholarships The IBOE is comprised of twelve people representing the global Church of the Nazarene and functions as the global church advocate for educational institutions for the Church of the Nazarene worldwide. These scholarships are open to… Mon, 14 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/819/scholarship-opportunities https://nbc.edu/news/820/nazarene-bible-college-visiting-events-near-you This summer President Graves, Dr. David Church, Dr. Alan Lyke, and Dr. Laurel Matson will be traveling to district and regional events. Please look them up when they are near you. Dr. Church and Dr. Lyke will attend the PALCONs at ENC, SNU, and PLNU. Be sure to stop by the NBC exhibit and greet… Mon, 14 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/820/nazarene-bible-college-visiting-events-near-you https://nbc.edu/news/821/2014-commencement-weekend-schedule The schedule is posted on the NBC website at http://www.nbc.edu/commencement/. Local hotels near NBC are listed, and some have negotiated a special rate for NBC graduates. Since there are a number of activities planned around that time for the Air Force Academy graduation, it is best to book a… Mon, 14 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/821/2014-commencement-weekend-schedule https://nbc.edu/news/822/scholarship-opportunities Executive Women International (EWI) ASIST Scholarship The Adult Students in Scholastic Transition Scholarship is an education program for the benefit of nontraditional students. Interested applicants who are 18 year of age or older and reside within the boundaries of an EWI chapter may obtain an… Wed, 23 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/822/scholarship-opportunities https://nbc.edu/news/823/student-update-and-christian-service-report Please note: All NBC students must submit these required documents once a trimester in order to complete their registration process. If you have not already done so for the Summer 2014 term, please log into http://online.nbc.edu/, click on "Student Center and Resources," and complete the… Wed, 23 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/823/student-update-and-christian-service-report https://nbc.edu/news/824/graduation 2014 Commencement Weekend Schedule May 23-25, 2014 The schedule is posted on the NBC website at http://www.nbc.edu/commencement/. Local hotels near NBC are listed, and some have negotiated a special rate for NBC graduates. Since there are a number of activities planned around that time for the… Wed, 23 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/824/graduation https://nbc.edu/news/825/caps-and-gowns-are-in Campus graduates can pick up their caps and gowns in the Registration office. Online graduates are to pick up their caps and gowns as soon as they arrive in Colorado Springs. The Registration office is in the lower level of Oliver, in the Brand Center, and will be open until 4:30 pm on Friday, May… Mon, 28 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/825/caps-and-gowns-are-in https://nbc.edu/news/826/make-your-childcare-reservations-today Make Your Childcare Reservations Today for Graduation Weekend Child care service is available during: Convocation, Saturday, May 24, 2014-Children up to age 5 can be dropped off starting at 8:30 am. Alumni Banquet, Saturday, May 24, 2014 – children up to 12 years old can be… Mon, 28 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/826/make-your-childcare-reservations-today https://nbc.edu/news/827/alumnigraduate-banquet Saturday, May 24, 2014 Reception 6 pm., Dinner 6:30 pm. DoubleTree Hotel 1775 East Cheyenne Mountain Boulevard, Colorado Springs Located on the southwest corner of I-25 & Circle/Lake Drive (Exit 138) Invitations were mailed to all graduates from the Office of the President. There will… Wed, 30 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/827/alumnigraduate-banquet https://nbc.edu/news/828/graduate-appreciation-evening Student Development Presents: Graduate Appreciation Evening Student Led Worship and Fellowship   "Little Italy" Friday, May 2, 2014 6:30 pm Strickland Chapel Spaghetti and Meatballs Alfredo and Marinara Sauces Please bring the following dishes based on your Last… Wed, 30 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/828/graduate-appreciation-evening https://nbc.edu/news/829/campus-interviews---serving-in-canada Dr. Larry Dahl, District Superintendent on the Canada West District Church of the Nazarene, would like to meet Graduates from 2014 or previous years who might be interested in serving in Canada. He will be available to hold interviews on Monday, May 26 from 1-5 pm and Tuesday May 27 from 8-10… Mon, 12 May 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/829/campus-interviews---serving-in-canada https://nbc.edu/news/830/tsa-reception There will be a reception for all Salvation Army graduates and their families on Sunday, May 25, following the graduation ceremony. It will be held in Trimble Library. Mon, 12 May 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/830/tsa-reception https://nbc.edu/news/831/ordering-transcripts This is a reminder that if you need to have official transcripts sent to your district credentials board, potential employers, or graduate schools, you can order them by logging on to www.nbc.edu/forms/individual-request-transcript.php. In most cases, transcripts can be processed within one… Mon, 12 May 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/831/ordering-transcripts https://nbc.edu/news/832/open-house We invite you to an Open House for all Graduates on Friday, May 23 from 3:30-5 pm in the Auditorium of Oliver Hall. Meet and greet academic advisors, registration and enrollment members, and other graduates. Mon, 12 May 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/832/open-house https://nbc.edu/news/833/2014-graduate-honors-announced The following graduates have been nominated to Delta Epsilon Chi, the Honor Society of The Association for Biblical Higher Education. Heather M. Allen Micah J. Brown Jamie L. Fuller Thomas A. Gaskill Nanette L. Masterson Gary D. McGlinchy Kaylum J. Paletta … Tue, 13 May 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/833/2014-graduate-honors-announced https://nbc.edu/news/834/scholarship-opportunity Executive Women International (EWI) ASIST Scholarship The Adult Students in Scholastic Transition Scholarship is an education program for the benefit of nontraditional students. Interested applicants who are 18 year of age or older and reside within the boundaries of an EWI chapter may obtain an… Wed, 14 May 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/834/scholarship-opportunity https://nbc.edu/news/835/37th-annual-nazarene-bible-college-gb-williamson-golf-tournament Monday, August 25, 2014 Eisenhower Golf Course United States Air Force Academy Dr. Gary Haines, Tournament Director Scramble Format Registration: 7 am Tee Time: 8:30 am Dinner: 2:30 pm $125 per player if payment is received by August 15th Includes green fees, cart, range balls,… Wed, 11 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/835/37th-annual-nazarene-bible-college-gb-williamson-golf-tournament https://nbc.edu/news/836/student-update-and-christian-service-report All NBC students must submit these required documents once a trimester in order to complete their registration process. If you have not already done so for the Summer 2014 term, please log into http://online.nbc.edu, click on "Student Center and Resources," and complete the following: … Wed, 11 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/836/student-update-and-christian-service-report https://nbc.edu/news/837/2014-15-scheduling-has-begun If you have not yet heard from your Academic Advisor with a schedule for the next academic year, please call him/her to discuss a plan that fits your educational goals. Be sure to check your "degree audit" in the student portal to see the progress you have made toward your degree or certificate. Thu, 12 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/837/2014-15-scheduling-has-begun https://nbc.edu/news/838/summer-2014-session-starts-today It's not too late to sign up! If you are interested in a Summer course either on campus or online, please contact your advisor right away at 1-800-873-3873. Financial Aid is available for students who qualify. Mon, 09 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/838/summer-2014-session-starts-today https://nbc.edu/news/839/nbc-official-facebook-page Don't forget to frequently check on the news from NBC on the Nazarene Bible College FaceBook page. Check out http://facebook.com/NazareneBibleCollege and "Like" the page. Thu, 12 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/839/nbc-official-facebook-page https://nbc.edu/news/840/ordering-transcripts This is a reminder that if you need to have official transcripts sent to your district credentials board, potential employers, or graduate schools, you can order them by logging on to https://iwantmytranscript.com/nbc. In most cases, transcripts can be processed within one business day when they… Thu, 12 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/840/ordering-transcripts https://nbc.edu/news/841/academic-advisors Call your advisor to check on available classes at (800) 873-3873. Charles Self (719) 884-5085 (Advising Lead/Tech Support Lead) Alphabet (F – N) for these majors: Pastoral Ministries, Pastoral Leadership Christian Educational Ministries, MPP Bible and… Thu, 12 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/841/academic-advisors https://nbc.edu/news/842/summer-trimester Online Classes Dates Description June 9 – July 20 Summer Classes June 11 Last Day to Add a Class June 27 Last Day to Withdraw from Class … Thu, 12 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/842/summer-trimester https://nbc.edu/news/843/class-schedules Did you know that you can view your schedule and information at a glance through the http://online.nbc.edu/ website? This is a great place to check the schedule your advisor has put into place for the entire academic year, the start dates for each of the sessions, and other helpful information. … Tue, 01 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/843/class-schedules https://nbc.edu/news/846/christian-counseling-cohort-for-2014-15 Applications for the Fall 2014 Christian Counseling Cohort are available now for campus students. Call Melissa Harris at 719-884-5000, Ext. 0, or Dr. Terry Lambright at 719-884-5144 to request an application. Tue, 01 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/846/christian-counseling-cohort-for-2014-15 https://nbc.edu/news/847/2014-15-class-schedules Scheduling has been completed for all current and new NBC students. You will receive your Fall 2014 Course Verification Request by email if you have approved your schedule through your advisor. If you have not approved your schedule, please respond to the "2014-15 Recommended Course Schedule" email… Tue, 01 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/847/2014-15-class-schedules https://nbc.edu/news/848/looking-for-textbooks Trimble Library has some used textbooks for sale on a first-come basis. Textbooks for Fall, Winter, and Spring trimesters, and some Online courses are available for purchase at deep discounts. Please email the Circulation Desk at Trimble Library with the title/author of the book you need to see if… Tue, 15 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/848/looking-for-textbooks https://nbc.edu/news/849/summer-book-orders Make sure you order your books for the Fall A session by 9 am. (MDT) on Thursday, July 24, so you get them on time. Ordering them now will help you avoid paying extra shipping costs for last minute delivery. Order today. Once you have placed a book order, you should receive an immediate receipt… Fri, 18 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/849/summer-book-orders https://nbc.edu/news/850/welcome-to-the-2014-2015-academic-school-year To renew old acquaintances and meet our new campus students, Student Success Department (formerly Student Development) will be hosting a couple of fun events! Campus Students -- Save the Dates Tailgate and Sky Sox baseball game on Tuesday, August 26, 2014. Fellowship night for the… Tue, 12 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/850/welcome-to-the-2014-2015-academic-school-year https://nbc.edu/news/851/back-to-school-social-friday Back to School Social Friday, August 29, 2014 6:30 pm. Williamson Hall, NBC Campus Food, conversation, entertainment for the children. Meet new students and reconnect with folks you already know. Food. Fun. Friends. Fellowship. Mon, 18 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/851/back-to-school-social-friday https://nbc.edu/news/852/calling-all-runners Get active – tie on your running shoes and join our informal runner's group. This will start at the beginning of Fall 2015 trimester. Newbies, intermediate, experienced – we have room for every level. Email Jessica at mountain.cello@yahoo.com for more information. Exercise is… Mon, 18 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/852/calling-all-runners https://nbc.edu/news/853/sky-sox-game The NBC Hospitality Tent opens at 5:30 pm. in the west parking lot. It will be visible from Tutt and Barnes. We will be serving refreshments and tickets can be picked up there. Please note that this activity is open to students, faculty, and staff. Tickets are available by emailing Tari Cofield… Mon, 18 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/853/sky-sox-game https://nbc.edu/news/854/family-life-ministrys Family Life Ministry's – The Art of Marriage Friday evening and Saturday, September 26-27 Eastborough Church of the Nazarene 4123 E. Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 This event weaves together expert teaching, real-life stories, humorous vignettes, and more to portray the… Mon, 18 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/854/family-life-ministrys https://nbc.edu/news/855/scholarship-opportunities Stewardship Sermon Scholarship Program The Global Ministry Center in Lenexa, Kansas is offering five $1,000 scholarships for use in the 2014-2015 school year. Scholarships are open to Religion and Christian Education students from Nazarene Colleges, Universities, and Seminaries in the United… Thu, 28 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/855/scholarship-opportunities https://nbc.edu/news/856/bulletin-board-postings For students in the Colorado Springs area, check out the bulletin board in Williamson Hall. The Student Success office posts listings received for available jobs, housing, ministry opportunities, community events, etc. If you need to post items, please see Tari Cofield or email her at… Thu, 28 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/856/bulletin-board-postings https://nbc.edu/news/857/chapel-week Strickland Chapel Strickland Chapel 7:30-8:15 pm. (unless otherwise noted) Monday, September Dr. Harold Graves Tuesday, September 2 Dr. Alan Lyke Wednesday, September 3 NBC Family Chapel… Thu, 28 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/857/chapel-week https://nbc.edu/news/858/fall-book-orders-for-campus Make sure you order your books for the Campus Session so they will be ready for pick up before the start of class on Monday, September 1. Order today! Once you have placed a book order, you should receive an immediate receipt on your screen and another one in your email account. If you don't… Thu, 28 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/858/fall-book-orders-for-campus https://nbc.edu/news/859/the-art-of-marriage Family Life Ministry's – The Art of Marriage Friday evening and Saturday, September 26-27 Eastborough Church of the Nazarene 4123 E. Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 This event weaves together expert teaching, real-life stories, humorous vignettes, and more to portray… Fri, 29 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/859/the-art-of-marriage https://nbc.edu/news/860/bookstore-hours Bookstore Hours Days Times Monday-Thursday 8 am to 8 pm Friday 8 am to noon Saturday / Sunday Closed … Tue, 09 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/860/bookstore-hours https://nbc.edu/news/861/student-success S.N.L. (Social Night Life) Friday, September 19   Please mark your calendars to attend. Details to follow! Annual Flu Shot Clinic Walgreen's pharmacy will be here on Monday, September 29 and also on Thursday, October 2. If you have insurance Walgreen's will work with you to bill your… Tue, 09 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/861/student-success https://nbc.edu/news/862/books Book Orders Make sure you order your books for the Fall B session by 9 am (MDT) on September 11 so you get them on time. Ordering now will help you avoid paying extra shipping costs for last minute delivery. Order today! Once you have placed a book order, you should receive an immediate… Tue, 09 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/862/books https://nbc.edu/news/863/pastor-appreciation-day Nazarene Bible College and Dr. Stan Toler invite you to The Five Star Church featuring Stan Toler An action-packed seminar for churches and ministries of any size! Did you ever wonder how a restaurant or a hotel earns a Five-Star rating? Is it the people? Location? Service? In most cases, it… Thu, 25 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/863/pastor-appreciation-day https://nbc.edu/news/864/annual-flu-shot-clinic Walgreen's pharmacy will be in Williamson Hall on Thursday, October 2 from 5-6:30 pm. If you have insurance, Walgreen's will work with you to bill your insurance provider. There will also be vouchers for those who are not covered by insurance. Come and bring your family for this community project. Thu, 02 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/864/annual-flu-shot-clinic https://nbc.edu/news/865/used-textbooks Trimble Library has some used textbooks for sale on a first-come basis. Textbooks for Fall, Winter, and Spring Trimesters, and some Online courses are available for purchase at deep discounts. Please email the Circulation Desk at Trimble Library with the title/author of the book you need to see if… Thu, 02 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/865/used-textbooks https://nbc.edu/news/866/book-orders Make sure you order your books for the Winter A session by 9 am. (MDT) on October 30 so you get them on time. Also, if using Financial Aid, please order both Winter A & B. Ordering now will help you avoid paying extra shipping costs for last minute delivery. Order today! Once you have placed a… Wed, 08 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/866/book-orders https://nbc.edu/news/867/bulletin-board-postings For students in the Colorado Springs area, check out the bulletin board in Williamson Hall. The Student Success office posts listings received for available jobs, housing, ministry opportunities, community events, etc. If you need to post items, please see Tari Cofield or email her at… Wed, 08 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/867/bulletin-board-postings https://nbc.edu/news/868/winter-registration For new students planning to start during the Winter A session on November 10, you must take the Orientation class starting on October 20. Winter 2014 Registration started last Monday! Please respond to the "Course Verification Request" email from your advisor. If you have questions… Tue, 14 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/868/winter-registration https://nbc.edu/news/869/colorado-springs-childrens-ministry-network Wednesday, November 12 12 pm - 1:30 pm Alumni Room in Williamson Hall Come connect with local ministry leaders as they share their hearts and passions for children's ministry. Sheila Robinson will be speaking on "The Upside of a Surprise Transition" and many organizations will be… Tue, 14 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/869/colorado-springs-childrens-ministry-network https://nbc.edu/news/870/special-campus-course-offering-women-of-the-bible Dr. Dan Powers will be teaching a course on "Women of the Bible" on campus during the Winter trimester. This course will be an exegetical study focusing on the historical, literary, and theological dimensions of named and unnamed women in the Old and New Testaments. Any interested student… Mon, 20 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/870/special-campus-course-offering-women-of-the-bible https://nbc.edu/news/871/student-success Here are some important dates to put on your calendar. If you have questions, contact Tari Cofield at 719-884-5068 or TDCofield@nbc.edu. Please email all articles to Kathy Matson at KLMatson@nbc.edu or call 719-884-5002 by Friday morning. VETERANS and active duty military – we are… Tue, 21 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/871/student-success https://nbc.edu/news/873/upcoming-concerts-in-strickland-chapel Rocky Mountain Winds Community Concert Sunday, November 16, at 3 pm Pikes Peak New Horizons Band and the Swingmasters Jazz Band Saturday, November 22, at 2 pm (Both are free concerts and open to the public)… Tue, 21 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/873/upcoming-concerts-in-strickland-chapel https://nbc.edu/news/874/food-drive We are approaching the time of year when we celebrate the many blessings that God has given us. Out of that abundance we would like to help our students who may be in need. We have food donation boxes across campus with suggested donation items to make giving easy or you can check out the list… Fri, 31 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/874/food-drive https://nbc.edu/news/875/christmas-activities Sunday, November 30, 2014 at 3 pm we will be hanging the greens in Strickland Chapel in preparation for Advent. Family fun with food and fellowship! Join us for a good time as we prepare our chapel and hearts to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Those students who would… Mon, 03 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/875/christmas-activities https://nbc.edu/news/876/veterans-day-blood-drive Honoring All Who Served Please join us in honoring our Veterans: Nazarene Bible College Blood Drive Tuesday, November 11 1-2:10 and 3:30-6:30 pm In the foyer of Strickland Chapel at 1111 Academy Park Loop Please contact Bonfils' Appointment Center at 800-365-0006, ext. 2 to sign up or… Tue, 04 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/876/veterans-day-blood-drive https://nbc.edu/news/877/campus-wide-turkey-feast Friday, November 14, 2014 from 6:30 pm until the party is over. This will be held in Williamson Hall. Student Success will provide turkey, dressing, gravy and mashed potatoes. Students/faculty/staff with last names A – M please bring a side dish to share. Those with last names N – Z… Mon, 10 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/877/campus-wide-turkey-feast https://nbc.edu/news/879/attention-2014-2015-graduates If you intend to complete your program within the current academic year, please remember to go to http://online.nbc.edu and submit the Intent to Graduate Form under the Student Center and Resources if you have not already done so. This form needs to be completed by November 15 in order to calculate… Tue, 11 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/879/attention-2014-2015-graduates https://nbc.edu/news/880/winter-2014-nbc-experience New Student Orientation for Campus Traditional and Advantage Students Saturday, November 15, 2014 9 am - noon Powers 8 Please bring your laptop. All new students are required to attend. Attendance fulfills requirement for graduation. Spouses are invited. Please RSVP by… Tue, 11 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/880/winter-2014-nbc-experience https://nbc.edu/news/881/class-schedule-on-thanksgiving Question: Is Thanksgiving Day considered a holiday when it comes to assignments, attendance, and participation in online courses? Answer: NBC encourages online students to schedule their week's work in such a way that they don't have to be in class on Thanksgiving Day if they choose not to. So,… Wed, 12 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/881/class-schedule-on-thanksgiving https://nbc.edu/news/882/the-salvation-army-red-kettle-drive NBC is supporting the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Drive this year. Volunteers are needed — sign up today. Ring the bell for 1 hour or more Held on two different days at Sam’s Club on South Academy (NBC's neighbors) Saturday, December 6, 2014 - 9 am to 7 pm … Wed, 12 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/882/the-salvation-army-red-kettle-drive https://nbc.edu/news/883/reminder-for-new-students Winter B Orientation starts on December 8. If you are a new student (or campus student new to online), you must complete the orientation in December in order to take a Winter B course in January. Please contact an advisor today to schedule orientation. Tue, 18 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/883/reminder-for-new-students https://nbc.edu/news/884/christmas-break-hours Nazarene Bible College's campus will be closed starting December 24, 2014  for Christmas Break and will reopen on January 5, 2015. All offices will be closed during this time. In case of an emergency, please contact campus security at 719-460-6443. Wed, 19 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/884/christmas-break-hours https://nbc.edu/news/885/snow-day-policy-2014-2015 Nazarene Bible College will be close because of weather emergencies based on the discretion of the Administration of NBC and not on other school district closings in the area. Closings and/or delays will be posted at: www. flashalert.net News affecting morning classes and/or staff will be… Thu, 04 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/885/snow-day-policy-2014-2015 https://nbc.edu/news/886/priority-deadline-for-financial-aid-may-1-2015 The NBC Financial Aid office is instituting a priority deadline for students using financial aid. Students will need to complete the 2015-2016 FAFSA application by May 1, 2015. NBC will accept late applications, but students who apply by May 1, 2015 will receive priority assistance. Get Ready to… Tue, 16 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/886/priority-deadline-for-financial-aid-may-1-2015 https://nbc.edu/news/887/stewardship-sermon-scholarship The Global Ministry Center in Lenexa, Kansas is offering five $1,000 scholarships for the 2014-2015 school year to religion and Christian Education students. Students who are intested in this opportunity should go to the following website to download a scholarship application and review the… Tue, 16 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/887/stewardship-sermon-scholarship https://nbc.edu/news/888/wishing-you-and-your-family-a-joyous-christmas-and-blessed-new-year Nazarene Bible College's campus will be closed starting December 24, 2014 for Christmas Break and will reopen on January 5, 2015. All offices will be closed during this time. In case of an emergency, please contact campus security at 719-460-6443. The next Communicator will be posted in… Tue, 16 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/888/wishing-you-and-your-family-a-joyous-christmas-and-blessed-new-year https://nbc.edu/news/889/mailbox-for-campus-students Remember to check your mailbox in Williamson Hall each week for correspondence from different campus offices or your instructors. If you are unsure of your box number, there is an alphabetical chart on the bulletin board in the mailroom. For students in the Colorado Springs area, check out… Thu, 08 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/889/mailbox-for-campus-students https://nbc.edu/news/890/greenlink-cards If you need a new student GreenLink card, please see Melissa Harris at the receptionist's desk in Sanders. Thu, 08 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/890/greenlink-cards https://nbc.edu/news/891/super-bowl-party When: Sunday, February 1, 2015 at 4pm to the end Where: Williamson Hall We will gather to watch the Super Bowl together in the Alumni Room. Bring your favorite football food to share. NBC will provide the main snack. Mon, 26 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/891/super-bowl-party https://nbc.edu/news/892/social-night-life--lovely-lasagna When: Friday, February 27, 2015 from 6:30 to 9 pm Where: Williamson Hall All students are invited to enjoy dinner and a movie. In celebration of the romantic month of February we will be eating Italian food and watching Lady and the Tramp. Feel free to bring your families and any games you… Mon, 23 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/892/social-night-life--lovely-lasagna https://nbc.edu/news/893/student-success Thank you to the members of the NBC family who made our 2014 participation in The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Drive a success. We had two days where the NBC community rang the bell for the donation kettle at the neighboring Sam's Club. We also had several students from our online classes volunteer… Mon, 26 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/893/student-success https://nbc.edu/news/894/fortysixth-annual-oke-bible-reading Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at 7:30 - 8:15 pm The Forty–Sixth Annual Oke Bible Reading Chapel will take place on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at 7:30 - 8:15 pm. Participants include: Jessica Baarbe, Julianne Howland, Randy Smathers, Terrie Smathers. The final feature on the program will… Wed, 28 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/894/fortysixth-annual-oke-bible-reading https://nbc.edu/news/895/childrens-ministry-network-meeting Be sure to mark your calendars for the next Children's Ministry Network meeting featuring the 2015 VBS Showcase. It will be held on Wednesday, February 11 from 12-1:30 pm in Williamson Hall on the Nazarene Bible College campus. Bring your own lunch, share a provided snack, and get to know some… Wed, 28 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/895/childrens-ministry-network-meeting https://nbc.edu/news/896/all-aags-students We are having a Graduation Celebration Dinner for the first AAGS cohort and their families/friends to celebrate the completion of the program. Please join us on Friday, February 27 at 7 pm for an Italian dinner in Strickland Chapel. Please RSVP to Molly Cammell at 719-884-5087 or MECammell@nbc.edu… Mon, 02 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/896/all-aags-students https://nbc.edu/news/897/library-news Check out the new "one click" access to our electronic resources and databases in the Learning Center. Once you're logged in to dCourse, you no longer need passwords to do your research. Mon, 02 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/897/library-news https://nbc.edu/news/898/vbs-showcase Summer really is just around the corner. So you might as well get ready. Walk away with a better understanding of all the VBS programs, guaranteed. Get a hands-on look at the different programs Listen to the music from each program Share experiences and ideas with other… Thu, 05 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/898/vbs-showcase https://nbc.edu/news/899/class-registration Spring Registration is in full swing. Please respond to the Course Verification Request your advisor emailed to you. Be sure to contact them if you have any questions or concerns about your schedule or your degree plan. The Academic Advisors are available Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm in the… Thu, 05 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/899/class-registration https://nbc.edu/news/900/christian-counseling-cohort-for-2015-16 Applications for the Fall 2015 Christian Counseling Cohort are available now for campus students. Call Melissa Harris at 719-884-5000, Ext. 0, or Dr. Terry Lambright at 719-884-5144 to request an application. Thu, 05 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/900/christian-counseling-cohort-for-2015-16 https://nbc.edu/news/901/attention-campus-students Would you like to speak to an Academic Advisor in person to go over your Spring schedule or registration concerns? A member of the advising team will be available in the Library of the Sanders Administration Building Monday through Thursday from 4:30 pm to 6 pm during the following weeks: February… Tue, 10 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/901/attention-campus-students https://nbc.edu/news/902/this-weeks-chapel Dickerson Holiness Series Dr. David Graves General Superintendent Church of the Nazarene Strickland Chapel March 9-12 at 7:30 - 8:15 pm March 11 at 9:30 - 10:15 am NBC's chapel services are available in streaming video, audio, MP3, and podcast formats at www.nbc.edu or via… Fri, 06 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/902/this-weeks-chapel https://nbc.edu/news/904/nbc-experiencenew-student-orientation Who: All campus students enrolled in REQ1000 NBC Experience—Dr. Alan Lyke What: NBC Experience/New Student Orientation Where: NBC Campus, Powers 9 When: Saturday, February 28, 2015, 9 am–noon How: Watch your email for more information, bring your laptop, and your spouse. Thu, 19 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/904/nbc-experiencenew-student-orientation https://nbc.edu/news/905/book-orders It is not too late to order your books for Spring A. Order today. Please note that to get them before March 2, you will need to choose a quicker shipping method. Once you have placed a book order, you should receive an immediate receipt on your screen and another one in your email… Wed, 25 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/905/book-orders https://nbc.edu/news/906/interviews-with-phil-fuller Phil Fuller serves as the District Superintendent of the Virginia District and will be on campus March 25. He will be available to meet with prospective pastors that afternoon in 30-minute time slots. Please contact Mike Arrambide at JMArrambide@nbc.edu or call 719-884-5004 to schedule an… Wed, 25 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/906/interviews-with-phil-fuller https://nbc.edu/news/907/class-registration Campus Students: Spring classes start TODAY, March 9. Be sure to contact your advisor if you have any questions or concerns about your schedule or your degree plan. Charles Self (719) 884-5085 (Advising Lead/Tech Support Lead) Alphabet (F – N) for these majors: Pastoral… Mon, 09 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/907/class-registration https://nbc.edu/news/908/social-night-life--lovely-lasagna When: Friday, April 10, 2015 from 6:30 to 9 pm Where: Williamson Hall All students are invited to enjoy dinner and a movie. In celebration of the romantic month of February we will be eating Italian food and watching Lady and the Tramp. Feel free to bring your families and any games you may… Fri, 27 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/908/social-night-life--lovely-lasagna https://nbc.edu/news/909/childrens-ministry-network-speed-stacks Students, staff, faculty, friends, neighbors, and children ministry leaders: You are all invited to join us on Wednesday, April 15 in Strickland Chapel from 12-2 pm to learn how to stack, energize your brain, build team bonds, and see the spiritual side in Stacking UP for God! If you work with… Wed, 25 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/909/childrens-ministry-network-speed-stacks https://nbc.edu/news/910/spring-b-book-orders Make sure you order your books for the Spring B session by 9 am (MDT) on April 9 so you get them by the start of class. Ordering now will help you avoid paying extra shipping costs for last minute delivery. Order today. Once you have placed a book order, you should receive an immediate receipt… Mon, 30 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/910/spring-b-book-orders https://nbc.edu/news/911/ordering-transcripts Please note that if you need to have official transcripts sent to your district credentials board, potential employers, or graduate schools, you can order them by logging on to www.iwantmytranscript.com/nbc. In most cases, transcripts can be processed within one business day when they are… Tue, 31 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/911/ordering-transcripts https://nbc.edu/news/912/2015-commencement-weekend-schedule-may-22-24-2015 The schedule and special instructions are posted on the NBC website at http://www.nbc.edu/commencement/. Local hotels near NBC are listed, and some have negotiated a special rate for NBC graduates. Since there are a number of activities planned around that time for the Air Force Academy graduation,… Wed, 01 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/912/2015-commencement-weekend-schedule-may-22-24-2015 https://nbc.edu/news/913/international-board-of-education-iboe-scholarships The International Board of Education of the Church of the Nazarene (IBOE) is now accepting scholarship applications for 2015-2016 academic year. The IBOE is comprised of twelve people representing the Global Church of the Nazarene and functions as the global church advocate for educational… Mon, 30 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/913/international-board-of-education-iboe-scholarships https://nbc.edu/news/914/order-your-caps-and-gowns Bachelor and Associate Graduates   Go to college.jostens.com or call 800-854-7464 Jostens Customer Care. Click on the tab at middle top of the page "Find My School's Store." You will be asked to enter your school name – Nazarene Bible College, Colorado… Mon, 30 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/914/order-your-caps-and-gowns https://nbc.edu/news/915/alumnigraduate-luncheon Saturday, May 23, 2015 Luncheon at Noon DoubleTree Hotel 1775 East Cheyenne Mountain Boulevard, Colorado Springs Located on the southwest corner of I-25 & Circle/Lake Drive (Exit 138) Invitations were mailed to all graduates from the Office of the President. There is an R.S.V.P. and… Tue, 07 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/915/alumnigraduate-luncheon https://nbc.edu/news/917/financial-aid-literacy Things to know after Graduation: KNOW your Student loan lender/servicer Log on to WWW.NSLDS.ed.Gov to review your lender and loan amounts. KNOW your grace period A Standard student loan grace period is six months, however, if you have taken extended time off from your studies… Mon, 13 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/917/financial-aid-literacy https://nbc.edu/news/918/trimble-library-used-book-sale-april-27-30-2015 Grab our King Sooper size plastic bag and fill it for $1.00. The sale will be in the Used Bookstore. Shop early since it’s only a 4 day Sale. Mon, 20 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/918/trimble-library-used-book-sale-april-27-30-2015 https://nbc.edu/news/919/2015-16-scheduling-in-progress You should take this time to view your degree audit through the student portal to check on your progress here at Nazarene Bible College. Log in to http://portal.nbc.edu, select "Degree Audit Options" under Administrative Services to view the most up-to-date information about your… Mon, 13 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/919/2015-16-scheduling-in-progress https://nbc.edu/news/920/class-registration Summer Classes are available Are you interested in taking a Summer class? Now is the time to sign up. Campus Classical Literature is available June 8-July 10 and meets twice a week on Monday and Wednesday nights. Campus Biblical Leadership Principles is available June 8-July 19 and meets… Mon, 13 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/920/class-registration https://nbc.edu/news/921/graduating-class-of-2015 NBC Graduation Announcements are available for sale. Cost: $9.00 each (10 announcements per package) Announcements can be purchased at NBC Bookstore store or online.Go to bookstore.nbc.edu and scroll down to Seasonal Items. Cash, Check or Credit Cards only NBC Bookstore… Mon, 13 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/921/graduating-class-of-2015 https://nbc.edu/news/922/to-tell-the-story-conference Saturday April 25, 2015 from 9:30 am– 4:30 pm in the Williamson Center Sponsored by the General Church, Colorado District and NBC Conference is free of charge! For: Pastors, Students, Sunday School and Small Group Leaders and anyone who teaches the Bible What: "Tell The… Tue, 14 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/922/to-tell-the-story-conference https://nbc.edu/news/923/pikes-peak-new-horizons-band Pikes Peak New Horizons Band, in partnership with NBC, presents A Spring Concert featuring The Gold Concert Band and The Swingmasters Jazz Band. Saturday, April 18 at 2 pm in Strickland Chapel It is free and open to the Public. Tue, 14 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/923/pikes-peak-new-horizons-band https://nbc.edu/news/924/2015-commencement-weekend-schedule-may-22-24-2015 The schedule and special instructions are posted on the NBC website at http://www.nbc.edu/commencement/. Local hotels near NBC are listed, and some have negotiated a special rate for NBC graduates. Since there are a number of activities planned around that time for the Air Force Academy graduation,… Tue, 14 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/924/2015-commencement-weekend-schedule-may-22-24-2015 https://nbc.edu/news/925/graduate-picnic-for-graduates-and-families---canceled If you have not turned in the count for family members who will attend the Graduate Picnic on Friday, May 22, contact Meg Francis at 719-884-5081 or MKFrancis@nbc.edu with that number so enough food will be available. Due to the inclement weather and the threat of more rain, please note that the… Thu, 16 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/925/graduate-picnic-for-graduates-and-families---canceled https://nbc.edu/news/926/graduation-celebration A Night of Many Stars Join the NBC community as we celebrate our upcoming graduates with a Red Carpet Party. Dress up as movie stars and enjoy dinner and games! The event will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 6:30 pm in Strickland Chapel. Join us to show support and gratitude for our… Tue, 21 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/926/graduation-celebration https://nbc.edu/news/927/open-house We invite you to an Open House for all Graduates (online and campus) on Friday, May 22 from 3:30-5 pm in the Auditorium of Oliver Hall. Meet and greet academic advisors, registration and enrollment staff, and other graduates. Thu, 14 May 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/927/open-house https://nbc.edu/news/928/tsa-reception There will be a reception for all Salvation Army graduates and their families on Sunday, May 24 following the graduation ceremony. It will be held in Trimble Library on the NBC Campus. Thu, 14 May 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/928/tsa-reception https://nbc.edu/news/929/need-a-reason-to-complete-the-fafsa Federal Student Aid is money offered through the U.S. Department of Education to help students pay educational expenses such as tuition, fees, books, and supplies. More than $150 billion in grants, loans and work study funds are awarded to qualifying students each year. Almost everyone is eligible… Fri, 22 May 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/929/need-a-reason-to-complete-the-fafsa https://nbc.edu/news/930/winter-2015-campus-course-offering-old-testament-exegesis-genesis Dr. Tom King will be teaching a course on “Old Testament Exegesis: Genesis” on campus during the Winter 2015 trimester. This course will be an exegetical study focusing on the historical, literary, and theological dimensions of the book of Genesis. Any interested student who has… Thu, 28 May 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/930/winter-2015-campus-course-offering-old-testament-exegesis-genesis https://nbc.edu/news/931/are-you-interested-in-missions NBC is considering offering “Foundations of Missions” on campus next Summer 2016. This class would be offered in a 5 week format. Interested students would be required to be on-campus for two nights a week. This opportunity is based solely on level of interest. If… Thu, 28 May 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/931/are-you-interested-in-missions https://nbc.edu/news/933/mailbox-for-campus-students If you haven't checked your mailbox in Williamson Hall for awhile, be sure and do so. You might find correspondence from different campus offices or classwork from your instructors. If you are unsure of your box number, there is an alphabetical chart on the bulletin board in the mailroom. Tue, 02 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/933/mailbox-for-campus-students https://nbc.edu/news/934/summer-classes-are-available Are you interested in taking a Summer class? It's not too late to sign up. Campus Classical Literature is available June 8-July 10 and meets twice a week on Monday and Wednesday nights. Campus Biblical Leadership Principles is available June 8-July 19 and meets on Thursday nights. … Tue, 02 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/934/summer-classes-are-available https://nbc.edu/news/935/2015-16-scheduling-in-progress You should take this time to view your degree audit through the Student Portal to check on your progress here at Nazarene Bible College. Log in to http://portal.nbc.edu, select "Degree Audit Options" under "Administrative Services" to view the most up-to-date information about… Thu, 04 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/935/2015-16-scheduling-in-progress https://nbc.edu/news/937/nbc-bookstore-will-be-closed-for-inventory NBC Bookstore will be closed for Inventory Wednesday, June 24 to Tuesday, June 30 We will reopen Wednesday, July 1. The NBC textbook order and merchandise website will shut down Wednesday, June 24 at noon and reopen at 8 am on Wednesday, July 1. We will process and ship orders paying with credit… Mon, 15 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/937/nbc-bookstore-will-be-closed-for-inventory https://nbc.edu/news/940/registration-is-a-two-step-process First Step - Annually: Click on the link in the "2015-2016 Recommended Course Schedule" email that your advisor sent to you. Review your schedule, indicate "Yes" or "No" to the suggested schedule, fill in your initials at the bottom and submit the form. This approves… Mon, 29 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/940/registration-is-a-two-step-process https://nbc.edu/news/941/are-you-interested-in-creative-writing NBC is offering a creative writing class on campus next spring 2016. This course will be offered at a different time than the traditional campus class. It will begin April 4, 2016 and end May 1, 2016. The class will be held Monday through Thursday from 9am-11:30am and will be only 4 weeks long. Tue, 07 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/941/are-you-interested-in-creative-writing https://nbc.edu/news/942/book-store-information---book-orders-for-fall-2015 Be sure to submit your Fall A&B book order soon to ensure that it arrives on time and to avoid paying extra shipping costs. Orders placed by 9 am on Thursday, July 23 will be the least expensive. ORDER TODAY! Once you have placed a book order, you should receive an immediate receipt on your… Tue, 07 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/942/book-store-information---book-orders-for-fall-2015 https://nbc.edu/news/943/fall-2015-registration-starts-today Fall A (Online) begins August 3 Fall Trimester (Campus) begins August 31 2015-16 Schedules We are ready to kick off a new academic year at NBC. Take this time to view your degree audit through the Student Portal to check on your progress here at Nazarene Bible College. Log in to… Tue, 07 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/943/fall-2015-registration-starts-today https://nbc.edu/news/944/trimble-library-summer-used-book-sale Stop by and fill a grocery bag of used books for $1.00 this summer. There are a lot of books to choose from. Look in back stairwell room. Also look on carts in northwest corner by computers. Many CDs and DVDs are FREE to take.   There is an additional table with new… Tue, 07 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/944/trimble-library-summer-used-book-sale https://nbc.edu/news/945/attention-campus-students-new-elective-classes Winter 2015 - Old Testament Exegesis: Genesis - Tuesday nights taught by Dr. Tom King Spring A 2016 - World Religions - online class for six weeks (GEN1001 Intro to Online Learning is a prerequisite) Spring 2016 - Creative Writing - daytime class for four weeks Summer 2016 -… Fri, 17 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/945/attention-campus-students-new-elective-classes https://nbc.edu/news/946/2015-16-schedules We are ready to kick off a new academic year at NBC. Take this time to view your degree audit through the Student Portal to check on your progress here at Nazarene Bible College. Log in to http://portal.nbc.edu, select "Degree Audit Options" under "Administrative Services" to… Fri, 17 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/946/2015-16-schedules https://nbc.edu/news/947/fall-book-orders If you have not yet ordered your books, you need to do so immediately. Once you have placed a book order, you should receive an immediate receipt on your screen and another one in your email account. If you don't see a receipt with a book order number in the upper right corner, your order was… Wed, 29 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/947/fall-book-orders https://nbc.edu/news/948/38th-annual-nazarene-bible-college-g-b-williamson-golf-tournament Monday, August 24, 2015 Eisenhower Golf Course United States Air Force Academy Dr. Gary Haines, Tournament Director Scramble Format Registration: 6:45 am Tee Time: 8 am Dinner: 2 pm The cost is $125 per player if received by August 14 ($135 after August 14) and includes green… Wed, 29 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/948/38th-annual-nazarene-bible-college-g-b-williamson-golf-tournament https://nbc.edu/news/949/trimble-library-summer-used-book-sale Stop by and fill a grocery bag of used books for $1.00 this summer. There are a lot of books to choose from. They are located: On the carts by the Circulation Desk or In the back stairwell room.   Many CDs and DVDs are FREE to take! There is an additional table… Wed, 29 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/949/trimble-library-summer-used-book-sale https://nbc.edu/news/950/fall-2015-registration Fall A (Online) begins TODAY. It's not too late to add a class! Fall B (Online) New Students – Intro to Online Learning begins August 31 Fall Trimester (Campus) begins August 31 Payment due by August 24… Wed, 29 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/950/fall-2015-registration https://nbc.edu/news/951/welcome-to-fall-2015 Fall online classes have begun at NBC and we are happy to welcome back our returning students and greet our new students! It's exciting for the NBC administration, faculty, and staff to be a part of God's call on your life. We look forward to joining you on your journey this year. Fall campus… Wed, 05 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/951/welcome-to-fall-2015 https://nbc.edu/news/952/nbc-experience-new-student-orientation If you are new to NBC and still need to attend REQ1000, be sure to contact your advisor to register for NBC Experience: New Student Orientation on Saturday, August 22nd at 9 am in Powers Hall. Before August 22, you will need to RSVP to Melissa Harris at MAHarris@nbc.edu or (719) 884-5000 to… Thu, 13 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/952/nbc-experience-new-student-orientation https://nbc.edu/news/953/welcome-to-fall-2015 Fall online classes have begun at NBC and we are happy to welcome back our returning students and greet our new students! It's exciting for the NBC administration, faculty, and staff to be a part of God's call on your life. We look forward to joining you on your journey this year. Fall campus… Thu, 13 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/953/welcome-to-fall-2015 https://nbc.edu/news/954/fall-2015 Fall B (Online) New Students – Intro to Online Learning begins August 31 Fall Trimester (Campus) begins August 31 Payment due by August 24… Thu, 13 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/954/fall-2015 https://nbc.edu/news/955/attention-pastoral-ministries-and-christian-education-majors The Stewardship Department of the Church of the Nazarene is awarding a total of five $1,000 scholarships for the 2015-16 academic year. The scholarship is awarded to the writers of the top five stewardship sermons chosen from among those submitted for this purpose. Sermons are due by April 4, 2016. Mon, 31 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/955/attention-pastoral-ministries-and-christian-education-majors https://nbc.edu/news/956/welcome-to-fall-2015 Online: Fall B Intro to Online Learning begins today. Campus: Fall classes begin today (August 31). The academic advising office will be greeting campus students outside Powers building from 5:30-6 pm, providing a light snack before classes begin. Please stop by, say "Hi," and grab a… Mon, 31 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/956/welcome-to-fall-2015 https://nbc.edu/news/957/av-assistance Are you interested in operating or learning to operate AV equipment? Volunteer positions are available to assist with AV presentations in chapel for anyone with a technical interest, with or without prior experience. Attendance at training sessions will be required. Contact Pat Finnegan at… Thu, 10 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/957/av-assistance https://nbc.edu/news/958/bulletin-board-postings For students in the Colorado Springs area, check out the bulletin board in Williamson Hall. The Student Success office posts listings received for available jobs, housing, ministry opportunities, community events, etc. If you need to post items, please see Tari Cofield or email her at… Fri, 11 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/958/bulletin-board-postings https://nbc.edu/news/959/greenlink-cards If you need a new student GreenLink card, please stop by the receptionist's desk in Sanders or the circulation desk in Trimble Library. Fri, 11 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/959/greenlink-cards https://nbc.edu/news/960/pastors-appreciation-day Tuesday, October 13, 2015 8 am – 12:30 pm Strickland Chapel/Conference Center 1111 Academy Park Loop Colorado Springs, CO 80910-3704 Cost: Free if you pre-register or $5.00 at the door. We ask that you pre-register by October 9. Featuring Dr. Randy Berkner Author of Quantum… Tue, 15 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/960/pastors-appreciation-day https://nbc.edu/news/961/come-watch-the-nfl-games The Student Success office would like to invite you to join us for the 2015-2016 NFL football season. We are excited for the opportunity to offer the NFL Sunday Ticket Package on campus in the Williamson Alumni room. Please feel free to come watch a game on one of our three TVs on Sundays, (Noon to… Tue, 15 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/961/come-watch-the-nfl-games https://nbc.edu/news/962/attention-campus-students-new-elective-classes Winter 2015 - Old Testament Exegesis: Genesis - Tuesday nights taught by Dr. Tom King Spring A 2016 - World Religions - online class for six weeks (GEN1001 Intro to Online Learning is a prerequisite) Spring 2016 - Creative Writing - daytime class for four weeks Complete… Tue, 15 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/962/attention-campus-students-new-elective-classes https://nbc.edu/news/963/fall-book-orders It's still not too late to order books for Fall Trimester. Once you have placed a book order, you should receive an immediate receipt on your screen and another one in your email account. If you don't see a receipt with a book order number in the upper right corner, your order was not processed… Tue, 15 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/963/fall-book-orders https://nbc.edu/news/964/mailbox-for-campus-students If you haven't checked your mailbox in Williamson Hall for awhile, be sure and do so. You might find correspondence from different campus offices or classwork from your instructors. If you are unsure of your box number, there is an alphabetical chart on the bulletin board in the mailroom. Tue, 15 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/964/mailbox-for-campus-students https://nbc.edu/news/965/presidents-chapel President Harold B. Graves Jr. cordially invites you and your family to join the Nazarene Bible College Board of Trustees for a special Chapel Service Wednesday, September 23, 2015, at 7:30 pm, at which time the President will present his 10th Annual Report to the Board of Trustees. NBC's… Tue, 22 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/965/presidents-chapel https://nbc.edu/news/966/atttention-all-students If you are planning to complete your program (either degree or MPP) in the 2015-16 academic year, please go to http://online.nbc.edu and submit the Intent to Graduate Form found under Student Center and Resources. This ensures that your degree or certificate is posted and your diploma ordered at… Wed, 30 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/966/atttention-all-students https://nbc.edu/news/967/come-watch-the-nfl-games The Student Success office would like to invite you to join us for the 2015-2016 NFL football season. We are excited for the opportunity to offer the NFL Sunday Ticket Package on campus in the Williamson Alumni room. Please feel free to come watch a game on one of our three TVs on Sundays, (Noon to… Wed, 30 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/967/come-watch-the-nfl-games https://nbc.edu/news/969/nbc-job-openings We have a number of job openings. For more details on the following jobs, go to www.nbc.edu/jobs/ Staff Accountant Students' Academic Advisor Call Center Specialist Campus Adjunct Faculty Financial Aid Specialist PHP Developer Custodian … Tue, 13 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/969/nbc-job-openings https://nbc.edu/news/970/open-forum The Student Success Team will have an open forum for all students on Friday, October 23 at 6 pm. Please join us in Oliver and share your opinions. We will provide dinner. Call Tari Cofield at 719-884-5068 if you have questions. Mon, 19 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/970/open-forum https://nbc.edu/news/971/shot-clinic Join us November 3-4 for our annual shot clinic (please note change of date). The shot clinic will be held in Williamson from 5-6:30 pm. Walgreens will provide the flu shots and bill your healthcare provider. Vouchers are available for those who are not insured. Bring your family and your insurance… Mon, 19 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/971/shot-clinic https://nbc.edu/news/972/book-orders Make sure you order your books for the Winter A session by 9 am (MDT) on October 30 so you get them on time. Also, if using Financial Aid, please order both Winter A & B. Ordering now will help you avoid paying extra shipping costs for last minute delivery. Order today. Once you have placed… Mon, 19 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/972/book-orders https://nbc.edu/news/973/thanksgiving-dinner The time is coming to chow down and thank the Lord for all he has done! We will have a Thanksgiving dinner together on Friday, November 6 at 6:30 pm in the Williamson Alumni room. Students, families, faculty, and staff are all invited. We will provide the turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, and… Mon, 19 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/973/thanksgiving-dinner https://nbc.edu/news/974/shot-clinic Join us November 3rd and 4th for our annual shot clinic. The shot clinic will be held in Williamson from 5-6:30 pm. Walgreens will provide the flu shots and bill your healthcare provider. Vouchers are available for those who are not insured. Bring your family and your insurance cards. Call Tari… Tue, 03 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/974/shot-clinic https://nbc.edu/news/975/blood-drive Tuesday, November 10 1-2:10 pm and 3:30-6:30 pm. Check out the details on the next page to make an appointment or request further information. Tue, 03 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/975/blood-drive https://nbc.edu/news/976/book-orders If you have not yet ordered your books for the Winter A session be sure and do so immediately. Also, if using financial aid, please order both Winter A and B. Once you have placed a book order, you should receive an immediate receipt on your screen and another one in your email account. If you… Tue, 03 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/976/book-orders https://nbc.edu/news/977/attention-all-students If you are planning to complete your program (either degree or MPP) in the 2015-16 academic year, please go to http://online.nbc.edu and submit the Intent to Graduate Form found under Student Center and Resources. This ensures that your degree or certificate is posted and your diploma ordered at… Tue, 03 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/977/attention-all-students https://nbc.edu/news/978/attention-pastoral-ministries-and-christian-education-majors Now is the time to begin thinking about submitting your sermon. The Stewardship Department of the Church of the Nazarene is awarding a total of five $1,000 scholarships for the 2015-16 academic year. The scholarship is awarded to the writers of the top five stewardship sermons chosen from among… Tue, 03 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/978/attention-pastoral-ministries-and-christian-education-majors https://nbc.edu/news/979/attention-campus-students Would you like to speak to an academic advisor in person to go over your winter schedule or registration concerns? A member of the advising team will be available in Trimble Library of the Sanders Administration building Monday through Thursday from 4:30 pm to 6 pm from November 16-19. Please feel… Tue, 10 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/979/attention-campus-students https://nbc.edu/news/980/nbc-experiencenew-student-orientation If you are new to NBC and still need to attend REQ1000, be sure to contact your advisor to register for NBC Experience/New Student Orientation on Saturday, November 14, at 9 am in Sanders Administration. Before November 14, you will need to RSVP to Melissa Harris at HAHarris@nbc.edu or (719)… Mon, 09 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/980/nbc-experiencenew-student-orientation https://nbc.edu/news/981/holiday-q-and-a Question: Is Thanksgiving Day considered a holiday when it comes to assignments, attendance, and participation in online courses? Answer: NBC encourages online students to schedule their week’s work in such a way that they don’t have to be in class on Thanksgiving Day if they choose… Mon, 09 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/981/holiday-q-and-a https://nbc.edu/news/982/attention-campus-students Would you like to speak to an academic advisor in person to go over your winter schedule or registration concerns? A member of the advising team will be available in Trimble Library of the Sanders Administration building Monday through Thursday from 4:30 pm to 6 pm from November 16-19. Please feel… Wed, 18 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/982/attention-campus-students https://nbc.edu/news/983/warm-welcome-to-winter Advisors will be serving a light snack to welcome students to the winter term. Please stop by the Powers building each evening to enjoy a snack before class begins from 5:30 pm – 6 pm on Monday, November 30 through Thursday, December 3. Wed, 02 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/983/warm-welcome-to-winter https://nbc.edu/news/984/campus-community Bell Ringing time for the Salvation Army Red Kettle is close. With the huge success we had last year, we have signed up for four days to support our local Salvation Army. We need you to sign-up to ring the bell. Sign up as a class, or with other students in the same major, or your favorite faculty… Wed, 02 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/984/campus-community https://nbc.edu/news/985/online-community We would like to get as many as possible of our online community to volunteer to ring a bell in their local areas. Search online to find your local Salvation Army (Salvation Army ____Your city or state here___) and contact them to schedule a time – in many areas you can sign-up online. Take a… Mon, 07 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/985/online-community https://nbc.edu/news/986/winter-book-orders It's still not too late to order books for Winter Trimester. Once you have placed a book order, you should receive an immediate receipt on your screen and another one in your email account. If you don't see a receipt with a book order number in the upper right corner, your order was not… Mon, 07 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/986/winter-book-orders https://nbc.edu/news/987/attention-campus-students-new-elective-classes Spring A 2016 - World Religions - online class for six weeks (GEN1001 Intro to Online Learning is a prerequisite) Complete course descriptions can be found in the NBC catalog. For more information about the class or to find out if you have room for this elective in your degree plan, please… Tue, 12 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/987/attention-campus-students-new-elective-classes https://nbc.edu/news/988/employment-opportunity---federal-work-study Nazarene Bible College has an opening for a part-time classroom assistant, working a maximum of 35 hours per week, providing teacher support in an elementary school environment. To be eligible to apply for this job, students must: Be enrolled in a degree-seeking program with Nazarene… Tue, 12 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/988/employment-opportunity---federal-work-study https://nbc.edu/news/989/scholarship-opportunity--stewardship-sermon-scholarship Stewardship Ministries will be awarding up to five $1000 scholarships for the academic year. To apply, write and submit a stewarship-themed sermon based on Luke 12:13-21. Your sermon should explore holiness as it related to tithing and living generously, while addressing money as it relates to the… Wed, 20 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/989/scholarship-opportunity--stewardship-sermon-scholarship https://nbc.edu/news/990/fortyseventh-annual-oke-bible-reading Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at 7:30-8:15 pm The Forty–Sixth Annual Oke Bible Reading Chapel will take place on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at 7:30 - 8:15 pm. Participants include: Tim Abenroth, Trevor Foley, Devon Mckey, Dr. Ron Attig. The program will include two Readers Theatre… Tue, 26 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/990/fortyseventh-annual-oke-bible-reading https://nbc.edu/news/991/new-elective-class Spring A 2016 - World Religions - online class for six weeks (GEN1001 Intro to Online Learning is a prerequisite) Complete course descriptions can be found in the NBC catalog. For more information about the class or to find out if you have room for this elective in your degree plan, please… Fri, 05 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/991/new-elective-class https://nbc.edu/news/992/mailbox-for-campus-students If you haven't checked your mailbox in Williamson Hall for awhile, be sure and do so. You might find correspondence from different campus offices or classwork from your instructors. If you are unsure of your box number, there is an alphabetical chart on the bulletin board in the mailroom. Fri, 05 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/992/mailbox-for-campus-students https://nbc.edu/news/993/bulletin-board-postings For students in the Colorado Springs area, check out the bulletin board in Williamson Hall. The Student Success office posts listings received for available jobs, housing, ministry opportunities, community events, etc. If you need to post items, please see Jan Edwards or email her at… Fri, 05 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/993/bulletin-board-postings https://nbc.edu/news/994/spring-class-schedule Spring A Online classes start February 29 and Spring Campus classes start March 7. Please respond to the Course Verification Request your advisor has emailed to you, if you have not already done so. Be sure to contact your advisor if you have any questions or concerns about your schedule or your… Fri, 19 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/994/spring-class-schedule https://nbc.edu/news/995/attention-campus-students Would you like to speak to an Academic Advisor in person to go over your Spring schedule or registration concerns? A member of the advising team will be available in the library of the Sanders Administration Building Monday through Thursday (February 22-25) from 4:30-6 pm. Please feel free to stop… Fri, 19 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/995/attention-campus-students https://nbc.edu/news/996/february-is-financial-aid-awareness-month---know-your-fafsa   Have you filled out your FAFSA? The 2016-17 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available online at http://fafsa.ed.gov. The application is quick, easy, and FREE. You will need to have your FSA ID, Password, Social Security Number, and Tax Information ready before you… Fri, 19 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/996/february-is-financial-aid-awareness-month---know-your-fafsa https://nbc.edu/news/997/spring-has-sprung Advisors will be serving a light snack to welcome students to the Spring term. Please stop by the Powers building each evening from 5:30 pm – 6 pm. Monday, March 7-Thursday, March 10th and grab a bite to eat before class! Tue, 01 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/997/spring-has-sprung https://nbc.edu/news/998/fall-2016-christian-counseling-cohort Applications are available for campus students! Call Melissa Harris at 884-5000, Ext. 0, or Dr. Terry Lambright at 719-884-5144 to request an application. Tue, 01 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/998/fall-2016-christian-counseling-cohort https://nbc.edu/news/999/federal-student-aid Federal Student Aid provides student financial assistance in the form of grants, loans, and work-study funds for students enrolled in a degree seeking program. Apply today to see what you're eligible to receive. The 2016-17 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available online at… Tue, 01 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/999/federal-student-aid https://nbc.edu/news/1001/annual-pensions-and-benefits-graduate-banquet Local graduating seniors received an invitation for the Pensions & Benefits Banquet on Friday, April 1, 2016 6:30 pm at the Broadmoor Hotel. Please remember to RSVP no later than Monday, March 21 to jmedwards@nbc.edu" or 719-884-5031. Childcare is provided at no cost by reservation only. Tue, 15 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1001/annual-pensions-and-benefits-graduate-banquet https://nbc.edu/news/1002/summer-classes-are-available Are you interested in taking a summer class? Now is the time to sign up. Campus Classical Literature is available June 6-July 8 and meets twice a week on Monday and Wednesdsay nights. Campus Biblical Leadership Principles is available June 6-July 17 and meets on Thursday nights. … Tue, 15 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1002/summer-classes-are-available https://nbc.edu/news/1003/federal-student-aid Federal Student Aid provides student financial assistance in the form of grants, loans, and work-study funds for students enrolled in a degree seeking program. Apply today to see what you are eligible to receive. The 2016-17 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available online at… Tue, 15 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1003/federal-student-aid https://nbc.edu/news/1004/nazarene-bible-college-institutional-scholarships Looking for options to help reduce your educational costs? Consider applying for an NBC Institutional Scholarship. Students must meet the following criteria to be eligible to receive Institutional funding: Completed a 2016-2017 FAFSA application ( http://www.fafsa.ed.gov ) Demonstrate… Tue, 22 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1004/nazarene-bible-college-institutional-scholarships https://nbc.edu/news/1005/are-you-interested-in-creative-writing NBC is offering a creative writing class on campus for Fall 2016. To be eligible to take this course the student must have completed English Composition I and have open elective hours to fill. Contact your academic advisor if you are interested! Wed, 11 May 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1005/are-you-interested-in-creative-writing https://nbc.edu/news/1006/2016-commencement-schedule Please join us for the following events honouring our 2016 Graduate students. Graduate Chapel Service A Chapel service dedicated to our 2016 graduates will be held on Tuesday, May 17, at 7:30 pm in Strickland Chapel. Graduating students will be performing graduation testimonies in their… Wed, 11 May 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1006/2016-commencement-schedule https://nbc.edu/news/1007/g-b-williamson-39th-annual-golf-tournament The 39th Annual NBC G. B. Williamson Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, August 22, 2016 at the Eisenhower Golf Course located at the United States Air Force Academy. The tournament will be played using the scramble format. Registration will be begin at 6:45 am, tee time is 8 am, and dinner… Wed, 25 May 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1007/g-b-williamson-39th-annual-golf-tournament https://nbc.edu/news/1008/fall-2016-17-registration-started Fall A (Online) begins August 1st (Orientation begins July 11th) Fall Trimester (Campus) begins August 29th 2016-17 Schedules You should take this time to view your degree audit through the Student Portal to check on your progress here at Nazarene Bible College. Log in to the Portal and… Tue, 31 May 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1008/fall-2016-17-registration-started https://nbc.edu/news/1009/focus-2016-fixing-our-eyes-on-jesus Colorado District Church of the Nazarene and Nazarene Bible College Present: A Ministry Education Workshop Held Saturday, September 17, 2016 8:30AM-2:00PM Over 30 Workshops Centered on Children, Youth, Adult, and Pastoral Ministries! Nuts and Bolts of Leading Youth Ministry … Wed, 22 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1009/focus-2016-fixing-our-eyes-on-jesus https://nbc.edu/news/1010/fall-a-2016-starts-in-two-weeks Are you ready to go? Have you approved your 2016-17 Recommended Schedule? Check your email! Have you returned the Fall 2016-17 Course Verification Request? Check your email! Have you applied for Financial Aid (if eligible)? Have your ordered your textbooks? If you… Tue, 19 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1010/fall-a-2016-starts-in-two-weeks https://nbc.edu/news/1011/pastors-appreciation-day-at-nazarene-bible-college THE POWER OF ONE Training Seminar Featuring Dr. Stan Toler Cost is FREE if you pre-register or $5.00 at the door. We ask that you pre-register by October 4th. Pre-Registration is now open online at  http://www.nbc.edu/go/pastor. THE POWER OF ONE has been used worldwide to teach… Thu, 21 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1011/pastors-appreciation-day-at-nazarene-bible-college https://nbc.edu/news/1012/enrollment-special-activities Now that online classes have started and campus classes start August 29th, we want to share a few special activities we have to get us back into the swing of things and ready for a great year! Awesome Pie Night August 23; 6-7:30 pm come enjoy a time of fellowship with new students, faculty… Wed, 10 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1012/enrollment-special-activities https://nbc.edu/news/1013/2016---2017-campus-chapel-schedule-fall-trimester Chapel Week August 29 - September 1 - 7:30 pm Monday, Aug. 29 Dr. Harold Graves Tuesday, Aug. 30 Dr. Alan Lyke Wednesday, Aug. 31 Dr. Harold Graves: Family Chapel - 9:30 am Wednesday, Aug. 31 Dr. David Church Thursday, Sept. 1 Rev. Bruce Cadle Instead of meeting every… Mon, 29 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1013/2016---2017-campus-chapel-schedule-fall-trimester https://nbc.edu/news/1014/fall-book-orders It's still not too late to order books for Fall Trimester. Once you have placed a book order, you should receive an immediate receipt on your screen and another one in your email account. If you don’t see a receipt with a book order number in the upper right corner, your order was not… Mon, 29 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1014/fall-book-orders https://nbc.edu/news/1015/flu-shot-clinic NBC is pleased to announce our Annual Shot Clinic on campus. Walgreens will set up the clinic in the Williamson Building on Monday, October 3rd and Wednesday, October 5th from 5 pm€“6:30 pm. Walgreens will bill your healthcare provider so please bring your insurance card with you. If you do… Fri, 02 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1015/flu-shot-clinic https://nbc.edu/news/1016/2016-church-technology-series Nazarene Bible College, in partnership with Turn-Turtle Educational Media, will be offering a variety of training opportunities as part of our 2016 Church Technology Series. This collection of free half-day and paid full-day intensive classes are designed to move your pastors, teachers and… Fri, 02 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1016/2016-church-technology-series https://nbc.edu/news/1017/abhe-accreditation-visit Nazarene Bible College will be hosting a comprehensive accreditation visit by a team of evaluators from the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) October 17–19, 2016 to determine its compliance with the standards for accreditation. During the visit, representatives of the ABHE… Thu, 08 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1017/abhe-accreditation-visit https://nbc.edu/news/1018/get-out-the-vote NBC will be hosting a table in the Powers Building allowing students to register to vote in the state of Colorado. Stop by Monday through Thursday €“ September 26th - September 29th from 5:30 pm €“ 6 pm to speak with campus student, Anthony Gioia, about getting registered, changing… Wed, 21 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1018/get-out-the-vote https://nbc.edu/news/1019/winter-book-orders Make sure you order your books for the Winter A session by 9 am (MDT) on October 27, so you get them on time. Also, if using Financial Aid, please order both Winter A and B. Ordering now will help you avoid paying extra shipping costs for last minute delivery. Order today! Once you have placed a… Wed, 28 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1019/winter-book-orders https://nbc.edu/news/1022/you-can-save-lives-too NBC is hosting a Blood Drive on Monday, November 14th 1–2:10 pm and 3:30–6:30 pm. Schedule your appointment by contacting the Student Success Office at StudentSuccess@nbc.edu or 719-884-5031. Wed, 26 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1022/you-can-save-lives-too https://nbc.edu/news/1024/christological-epistles-course-being-offered Are you looking for an elective Bible course? Or are you wanting to expand your knowledge and understanding of Paul's writings? We are offering a NT Exegesis course on the Christological Epistles (Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians) on campus in the Winter trimester. The class will be taught by Dr. Mon, 14 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1024/christological-epistles-course-being-offered https://nbc.edu/news/1025/family-fun-night---chili-cook-off When? Friday, November 18th from 6 – 8:30 PM Where? Williamson Building in the Alumni Room. What? Eat delicious chili and play family-friendly board games. Please bring the following if your last name ends with: A-K Chips or Crackers L-Z Dessert We'll celebrate the end of… Wed, 16 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1025/family-fun-night---chili-cook-off https://nbc.edu/news/1026/thanksgiving-week-bookstore-hours November 21-23, 8 am to 2 pm (Monday€”Wednesday) November 24-25, Closed (Thursday€”Sunday)… Wed, 16 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1026/thanksgiving-week-bookstore-hours https://nbc.edu/news/1030/toy-drive The NBC community would like to provide assistance to our student families who may be in need of some support in providing Christmas gifts for their children this year. Information forms are available in the Student Success Office now. The deadline to submit completed forms to the Student… Mon, 28 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1030/toy-drive https://nbc.edu/news/1031/warm-welcome-to-winter Advisors will be serving a light snack to welcome students to the winter term. Please stop by the Powers building each evening to enjoy a snack before class from 5:30 pm €“ 6 pm on Monday, November 28th through Thursday, December 1st. Mon, 28 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1031/warm-welcome-to-winter https://nbc.edu/news/1032/advent-sunday Celebrating the first Sunday of Advent - November 27, 2016 Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Thess. 5:23) Celebrating the second Sunday of Advent - December 4, 2016… Sun, 27 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1032/advent-sunday https://nbc.edu/news/1038/the-annual-gift-drive-is-nearly-here Starting on Monday, December 5th, you will find Gift Drive ornaments on the Christmas tree in the Library. I invite you to select an ornament next week to help provide a gift for one of the children of an NBC student. This year, the ornaments will work a little bit differently than they have… Tue, 13 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1038/the-annual-gift-drive-is-nearly-here https://nbc.edu/news/1039/make-change-happen NBC is participating in this year€™s Red Kettle Project and we need YOU! Please sign up to volunteer to represent NBC and ring the bell for on hour at the Citadel Mall Food Court Entrance, on December 14-16, 2016 from 11 am-7 pm. Tue, 13 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1039/make-change-happen https://nbc.edu/news/1040/winter-hours Bookstore Hours Monday-Thursday: 8 am-8pm Friday: 8 am-12 pm Saturday and Sunday: Closed December 23-January 2: Closed Library Hours December 19-22 (Monday-Thursday): 12 pm-8pm December 23-January 1 (Closed) January 2 (Monday): 4-8 pm January 3… Tue, 13 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1040/winter-hours https://nbc.edu/news/1041/fall-2016-deans-list-and-honor-roll Fall 2016 Dean's List Joseph H Bennett Matthew J Calcara Lee Shing Chan Shirley Lok Yee Chan Anthony R Collison Wendy M Cox Christopher S Dana Daniel L Decker Rohan E Gage Perla R Gething Laurie A Hickman Tin Wai Ho Sean C Hughes … Thu, 22 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1041/fall-2016-deans-list-and-honor-roll https://nbc.edu/news/1050/hlc-accreditation-visit Nazarene Bible College is seeking comments from the public about the College in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency. The College will host a visit March 13, 14, 2017, with a team representing the Higher Learning Commission. Nazarene Bible College has been… Fri, 13 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1050/hlc-accreditation-visit https://nbc.edu/news/1051/50-years-of-excellence-celebration-and-commencement-weekend Nazarene Bible College, Colorado Springs, Colorado, invites all students, alumni, and friends to join us for a Celebration of 50 Years of Excellence 1967 - 2017. The celebration will be part of the Commencement Weekend, May 26 - 28, 2017. The schedule will be as follows: Friday, May 26… Mon, 16 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1051/50-years-of-excellence-celebration-and-commencement-weekend https://nbc.edu/news/1052/winter-book-orders Make sure you order your books for the Spring A session by 9 am (MDT) on February 17, so you get them on time. Also, if you are using Financial Aid, please order both Spring A and B. Ordering now will help you avoid paying extra shipping costs for last minute delivery. Order today! Once you… Tue, 17 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1052/winter-book-orders https://nbc.edu/news/1053/spring-book-orders Make sure you order your books for the Spring A session by 9 am (MDT) on February 17, so you get them on time. Also, if using Financial Aid, please order both Spring A and B. Ordering now will help you avoid paying extra shipping costs for last minute delivery. Order today! Once you have… Mon, 23 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1053/spring-book-orders https://nbc.edu/news/1054/end-of-winter-celebration Celebrate the end of the winter term with us on Friday, February 24th from 6-8:30 pm. We will celebrate with dinner and a game of password. Be sure to bring your family. RSVP to studentsuccess@nbc.edu for dinner. Be sure to apply to be a participant on the game inspired by the popular… Fri, 03 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1054/end-of-winter-celebration https://nbc.edu/news/1055/scholarship-opportunities International Board of Education (IBOE) Scholarships The International Board of Education of the Church of the Nazarene (IBOE) is now accepting scholarship applications for 2016-2017 academic year. The IBOE is comprised of twelve people representing the global Church of the Nazarene and… Fri, 03 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1055/scholarship-opportunities https://nbc.edu/news/1063/nbc-receives-10-year-accreditation-from-abhe Since 1976, Nazarene Bible College has been accredited by what is now known as the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE). Professor Ron Attig reminded us of the moment when we first received accreditation from ABHE in 1976. Dr. Attig wrote: “We went to the Colorado Springs Airport… Mon, 27 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1063/nbc-receives-10-year-accreditation-from-abhe https://nbc.edu/news/1064/50-years-of-excellence-celebration Nazarene Bible College invites all students, alumni, and friends to join in the Celebration of 50 Years of Excellence that will be part of the Commencement Weekend, May 26 – 28, 2017. The schedule will be as follows:   Friday, May 26 Picnic (for graduates & their… Mon, 27 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1064/50-years-of-excellence-celebration https://nbc.edu/news/1065/nazarene-bible-college-at-general-assembly NBC Alumni Breakfast  Plan to join NBC alumni and friends for breakfast during the General Assembly in Indianapolis. The event is scheduled in the Westin Indianapolis Hotel, Grand Ballroom 1 & 2, on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 8 am. Reservations for this event may be made on the NBC website… Tue, 28 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1065/nazarene-bible-college-at-general-assembly https://nbc.edu/news/1067/planned-giving-pays Pictured is the Annual Torch Ceremony during Commencement weekend at Nazarene Bible College. This 1975 photo shows the torch being passed to the first graduate by Dr. Arnold Airhart, Academic Dean. In this ceremony, as each graduate accepts the torch, commitments to a lifetime of service are made. Mon, 27 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1067/planned-giving-pays https://nbc.edu/news/1068/passing-the-torch-in-the-crisp-family Claude and Janet Crisp both graduated from NBC in 1982 and pastored local Nazarene churches in Eastern Kentucky from 1982 thru 1987. The Crisps assumed the pastoral leadership of the Beauty Church of the Nazarene, Beauty, Kentucky. A subsequent church assignment was the Beattyville Church of the… Mon, 27 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1068/passing-the-torch-in-the-crisp-family https://nbc.edu/news/1069/information-updates Please stay in touch with Nazarene Bible College! We want you to keep up with and be a part of the good news at NBC.  The Torch is now published online and will be sent directly to your email address. So, we must be sure that your email address is included in our database.   If… Mon, 27 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1069/information-updates https://nbc.edu/news/1071/nbc-alumni-spotlight---chris-conrad-88 Rev. Chris Conrad (G'88) has served the Nazarene church in various staff pastor capacities and senior pastor positions in Oregon, California and Arizona.  He assisted as part of Oregon Pacific’s first multiple staff church plant where he also served the greater Portland area as a… Tue, 28 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1071/nbc-alumni-spotlight---chris-conrad-88 https://nbc.edu/news/1072/nbc-in-transition Since 1967 the mission of Nazarene Bible College has been to prepare adults to evangelize, disciple, and minister to the world. For nearly 50 years, God’s “called ones” came from coast to coast and border to border to prepare for ministry on the campus in Colorado Springs. Lives… Fri, 07 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1072/nbc-in-transition https://nbc.edu/news/1073/nbc-apostles-selected-for-2017 Dr. Ron Attig has announced that the following individuals will serve as NBC Apostles in the 2017 Convocation on commencement weekend:    PETER – Matthew Calcara, THOMAS – Ethan Dahlberg, ANDREW – Sean Hughes, MATTHEW – Rusty Smith, JAMES, SON OF ZEBEDEE… Fri, 07 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1073/nbc-apostles-selected-for-2017 https://nbc.edu/news/1074/alumni-accomplishments Greetings from your college! We are looking for items of interest from NBC students and graduates concerning ministry accomplishments. Where are you serving? What are you doing? What is God accomplishing through your service? Please send us a 50-75 word article about a recent ministry… Fri, 07 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1074/alumni-accomplishments https://nbc.edu/news/1075/attig-scholarship-endowment-matching-fund-announced A generous NBC alumnus and his wife have offered to match all donations up to $15,000 to the recently established Attig scholarship endowment. Between now and May 28, 2017, when Dr. Ron Attig retires from his full career at NBC, your donation will be matched; it will be doubled! The goal is to… Fri, 07 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1075/attig-scholarship-endowment-matching-fund-announced https://nbc.edu/news/1076/thank-you-nbc When the Lord called me to ministry at age 50, I had a lot of choices for ministry preparation courses, but He clearly directed me to Nazarene Bible College. I didn't know a THING about the school or program, and as a new Nazarene at the time, had never even heard of the school. But the… Fri, 07 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1076/thank-you-nbc https://nbc.edu/news/1078/bookstore-50-off-sale-and-special-hours Starting now, all NBC branded merchandise that is in stock is on sale and has been marked down 50%. So take advantage of this great offer while supplies last. Purchase online at bookstore.nbc.edu or at The NBC Bookstore. In addition, The NBC Bookstore will have special hours for graduation… Wed, 17 May 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1078/bookstore-50-off-sale-and-special-hours https://nbc.edu/news/1079/29th-general-assembly-and-conventions The Church of the Nazarene will hold its 29th General Assembly and Conventions this June in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. The quadrennial event will bring together thousands of Nazarenes from the denomination’s 162 world areas. In advance of this important event, the Board of General… Wed, 17 May 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1079/29th-general-assembly-and-conventions https://nbc.edu/news/1080/focus-conference---focus-on-the-word Workshops for Children, Youth & Adult Ministries and Pastors Including: Simple IT policies to Protect your Ministry from Disaster, Tell THE Story, Celebrating Milestones, Children's Ministry Academy, Communicating to Parents and Families in Today's World, An Overview of Adolescence… Tue, 13 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1080/focus-conference---focus-on-the-word https://nbc.edu/news/1081/40th-annual-g-b-williamson-golf-tournament The 40th annual Nazarene Bible College G. B. Williamson Golf Tournament is scheduled for Monday, August 21, 2017 at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. The tournament will again be hosted by NBC on the beautiful Eisenhower Golf Course at the USAFA, and will begin at 8 am on the… Wed, 14 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1081/40th-annual-g-b-williamson-golf-tournament https://nbc.edu/news/1082/spring-2017-deans-list-and-honor-roll Spring 2017 Dean's List Daniel R Baker Ryan D Barker Joseph H Bennett Nathan A Blanchard Robin L Bottjen Christina D Carter June M Carver Kristy L Church Anthony R Collison Wendy M Cox Jasmine L Crespo Ethan N Dahlberg Jonathan David… Thu, 15 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1082/spring-2017-deans-list-and-honor-roll https://nbc.edu/news/1084/new-nazarene-bible-college-bookstore The new Nazarene Bible College Bookstore is open! Follow the steps below to order books for your NBC courses. Log in to https://online.nbc.edu Select "Book List" Identify session or term for which to order Select text(s) required for your course(s) Complete… Tue, 01 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1084/new-nazarene-bible-college-bookstore https://nbc.edu/news/1085/nbc-library-services---provided-for-by-midamerica-nazarene-university Library and learning center resources for Nazarene Bible College students and faculty are now available via services provided by MidAmerica Nazarene University. NBC students and faculty can access the MNU library resources by logging into www.online.nbc.edu, selecting "Learning… Tue, 01 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1085/nbc-library-services---provided-for-by-midamerica-nazarene-university https://nbc.edu/news/1086/summer-2017-deans-list-and-honor-roll Summer 2017 Dean's List Thomas L Beggs Cora J Bergstorm Robin L Bottjen Kelly R Cain June M Carver Kristy L Church Robert H Covert Wendy M Cox Veronica S Deglman Ian A Fiduccia €‹Rohan E Gage Joseph A Greene Jonathan P Harvey … Wed, 16 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1086/summer-2017-deans-list-and-honor-roll https://nbc.edu/news/1087/40th-nbc-golf-tournament Nazarene Bible College enjoyed hosting the 40th G. B. Williamson Golf Tournament on August 21, 2017 in benefit of the Alumni Matching Scholarship Fund providing scholarships for NBC’s students. The tournament was held on the beautiful Eisenhower Golf Course of the United States Air… Tue, 29 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1087/40th-nbc-golf-tournament https://nbc.edu/news/1089/nazarene-bible-college-staff-participates-in-the-global-ministry-centers-fall-fun-friday-oct-27th Congratulations to the second place winner of the costume contest from our Nazarene Bible College Enrollment Management Department. Costume Contest Winners: First Place: Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Piglet and Christopher Robin from Nazarene Communications Second Place: Nazarene… Mon, 06 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1089/nazarene-bible-college-staff-participates-in-the-global-ministry-centers-fall-fun-friday-oct-27th https://nbc.edu/news/1090/celebrating-50-years-of-excellence Saturday, May 27, Nazarene Bible College celebrated 50 Years of Excellence. The celebration took place in Strickland Chapel in Colorado Springs. Among the special guests were Mr. Wayne Strickland, son of the founding president, Dr. Charles Strickland; Rev. Steve Oliver, son of the second president;… Wed, 08 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1090/celebrating-50-years-of-excellence https://nbc.edu/news/1094/attig-scholarship-and-the-call-of-the-apostles A check in the amount of $25,770 was presented to the college from the family and friends of Professor Ron Attig. The amount brought the Attig Scholarship Fund Endowment to $74,315. We are thankful for all who participated in this effort. With the retirement of Professor Ron Attig and the… Thu, 09 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1094/attig-scholarship-and-the-call-of-the-apostles https://nbc.edu/news/1095/honorary-doctorate-of-divinity-awarded-to-rev-ian-fitzpatrick Rev. Ian Fitzpatrick was born in Northern Ireland, grew up in the Methodist Church but was a nominal Christian. At 21 years old, in the midst of a very serious illness, he gave his heart and life to Jesus. Following his recovery, he entered a Church of the Nazarene in Lurgan, Northern Ireland. It… Thu, 09 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1095/honorary-doctorate-of-divinity-awarded-to-rev-ian-fitzpatrick https://nbc.edu/news/1096/honorary-doctorate-of-divinity-awarded-to-rev-norman-moore Evangelist Norman Moore was raised in Pueblo, Colorado. As a boy he was invited to ride a church bus to Sunday School at a Church of the Nazarene in Pueblo. Through the ministry of that church, he became a Christian and was called to preach at the age of eleven.  After graduating from high… Thu, 09 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1096/honorary-doctorate-of-divinity-awarded-to-rev-norman-moore https://nbc.edu/news/1097/president-emeritus-of-nazarene-bible-college-conferred Dr. Jerry D. Lambert served as the college’s third president from 1984 until his election in 1994 as Commissioner of the International Board of Education for the Church of the Nazarene. He served in that capacity until his retirement in 2008. In his concluding remarks of the 2007 IBOE… Fri, 10 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1097/president-emeritus-of-nazarene-bible-college-conferred https://nbc.edu/news/1098/the-class-of-2017 Certificate programs, associate degrees, and baccalaureate degrees in ministry were conferred. NBC awarded a total of 97 degrees and certificates, with 51 graduates participating in the ceremonies in Colorado Springs. 76 Bachelor degrees were awarded. A towel was placed on each… Fri, 10 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1098/the-class-of-2017 https://nbc.edu/news/1099/professor-ron-attig---professor-emeritus Dr. Ronald L. Attig has served Nazarene Bible College for 44 years. His section in the college catalog identifies him as the Professor of Spiritual Formation and Oral Interpretation. However, he is much more than that. Ron is a friend and mentor, a musician and performer, a learner and teacher, a… Fri, 10 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1099/professor-ron-attig---professor-emeritus https://nbc.edu/news/1100/library-director-mrs-ann-attig--professor-emerita Mrs. Ann M. Attig has served Nazarene Bible College for as long as her husband Ron has, although not always in an official capacity. Her support for the college and its students began when the newlywed couple moved to Colorado Springs many years before she was employed by the school. Through the… Fri, 10 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1100/library-director-mrs-ann-attig--professor-emerita https://nbc.edu/news/1101/dr-charles-self---adjunct-professor-emeritus Dr. Charles L. Self served Nazarene Bible College for 16 years. While his primary responsibility was to advise and support thousands of online and campus students, he had also served as an adjunct instructor on campus and online, and as a technical advisor to faculty and students alike. There… Fri, 10 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1101/dr-charles-self---adjunct-professor-emeritus https://nbc.edu/news/1102/retirements-many-wonderful-years-of-service Ron Attig - 44 years; Ann Attig - 12 years; Jan Johnson - 18 years; Greg McKenzie - 16 years; Wilma McKenzie - 15 years; Charles Self - 16 years; For more on Ron, Ann, and Charles's service at Nazarene Bible College, please see articles in this issue of The… Fri, 10 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1102/retirements-many-wonderful-years-of-service https://nbc.edu/news/1103/new-library-service Beginning Monday, November 27th, Addison Lucchi, NBC’s Librarian at MidAmerica, will start offering live, online office hours from 6 – 7 pm, Monday through Thursday and Sunday. The goal is to provide opportunity for synchronous instruction in research / library resources to students who… Tue, 14 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1103/new-library-service https://nbc.edu/news/1104/dr-busics-2017-commencement-address "ALL THINGS NEW" Isaiah 11:1-10; Revelation 21:1-6 It is a privilege for me to be with you today on this 50th anniversary for Nazarene Bible College. I bring you greetings and congratulations from the Board of General Superintendents and 2.5 million fellow Nazarenes from 162… Wed, 15 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1104/dr-busics-2017-commencement-address https://nbc.edu/news/1105/attention-students---helpful-library-service Beginning Monday, November 27th, Addison Lucchi, NBC's librarian at MidAmerica, will start offering live, online office hours from 6-7 pm (CST), Monday-Thursday and Sunday. The goal is to provide opportunity for synchronous instruction in research / library resources to students who might find… Tue, 28 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1105/attention-students---helpful-library-service https://nbc.edu/news/1106/a-note-to-recent-nbc-graduates-from-the-joplin-district We have open churches looking for lead pastors. If you are interested in applying, we would love to hear from you. We have started 35 new churches in the last four years and have many more in the works. If you have a call, are passionate about your faith, we are interested. Blessings! … Tue, 28 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1106/a-note-to-recent-nbc-graduates-from-the-joplin-district https://nbc.edu/news/1107/fall-2017-deans-list-and-honor-roll Fall 2017 Dean's List Joseph H Bennett Cora J Bergstrom Kelly R Cain William R Castellanos Troy A Cook Robert H Covert Daniel L Decker Raymond Dihle Desiree L Ferring Jarid W Hundley Dennis W Knight Trevor R McClintock Luisa F Mendoza … Tue, 28 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1107/fall-2017-deans-list-and-honor-roll https://nbc.edu/news/1108/nbc-library-hours During December 14th-20th and January 2nd-7th the library will be open Monday-Friday from 8 am to 6 pm. The library will be closed on weekends during these dates. The library will be closed from December 21st-January 1st. Mon, 11 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1108/nbc-library-hours https://nbc.edu/news/1109/christmas-holiday-schedule Nazarene Bible College's Administrative offices in Lenexa and Colorado Springs campus will be closed from Friday, December 22, 2017 through Monday, January 1, 2018. Offices and campus open Tuesday, January 2nd. Mon, 11 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1109/christmas-holiday-schedule https://nbc.edu/news/1110/looking-for-lead-pastors We have open churches looking for lead pastors. If you are interested in applying, we would love to hear from you. We have started 35 new churches in the last four years and have many more in the works. If you have a call, are passionate about your faith, we are interested. Blessings! … Mon, 11 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1110/looking-for-lead-pastors https://nbc.edu/news/1111/are-you-almost-finished-with-your-degree If you anticipate completing your degree program during this academic year (that is, from the current term through Summer term 2018), and you have not yet applied to graduate, I need to hear from you now! If you have already applied, you would have received an email from the Registrar confirming… Mon, 11 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1111/are-you-almost-finished-with-your-degree https://nbc.edu/news/1112/spring-a-session Spring A Session begins in 4 weeks (February 26). Be sure to do the following as soon as possible: Process your Advisor’s emails: your Recommended Schedule and your Course Verification. Purchase your books no later than 2 weeks before your course begins; For Spring A Session,… Mon, 29 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1112/spring-a-session https://nbc.edu/news/1113/2018-commencement-schedule Saturday, May 26, 2018 Commencement Rehearsal Meal Springs First Church of the Nazarene, 5 pm Commencement Rehearsal Springs First Church of the Nazarene, Worship Center, 6 pm Sunday, May 27, 2018 Commencement Springs First Church of the Nazarene Worship Center, 3 pm … Mon, 29 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1113/2018-commencement-schedule https://nbc.edu/news/1114/did-you-know Between January and April the Enrollment Management team is visiting 25 district Boards of Ministerial Study. New applications are coming from these events. The word is spreading quickly that NBC is here to help. At this point, we have 38 districts that have agreed, since last year, to… Mon, 29 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1114/did-you-know https://nbc.edu/news/1115/are-you-almost-finished-with-your-degree If you anticipate completing your degree program during this academic year (that is, from the current term through Summer term 2018), and you have not yet applied to graduate, I need to hear from you now! If you have already applied, you would have received an email from the Registrar… Mon, 29 Jan 2018 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1115/are-you-almost-finished-with-your-degree https://nbc.edu/news/1117/nbcs-vice-president-for-enrollment-management Dr. David Church spent 36 years at General Motors working as a trained mechanical engineer. During his career at GM, he worked in various supervisory, managerial, leadership, and consulting roles. His assignments with GM included working in Indianapolis; San Paulo, Brazil; and in Asia with home… Tue, 13 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1117/nbcs-vice-president-for-enrollment-management https://nbc.edu/news/1118/featured-research-the-typical-nbc-student At the right are two diagrams that reflect the makeup of our NBC student body. These two images depict the diversity of NBC students. They also speak to the accessibility of NBC online. The age range of students is 60 years, with the oldest student being 79, and the youngest student being 19. Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1118/featured-research-the-typical-nbc-student https://nbc.edu/news/1119/the-potential-of-5000 NBC’s closest denominational partner is the Church of the Nazarene, and because of this, we began to sift through the basic regional, district, and local church statistics from Research Services of the Church of the Nazarene. By learning more about local and district licensed Nazarene… Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1119/the-potential-of-5000 https://nbc.edu/news/1120/transcript-evaluation---a-new-initiative-offered-to-our-districts The NBC Enrollment Management team is hard at work providing resources for those called by God to serve Him. The team has developed a plan to work with districts and individual churches. NBC has begun a new initiative called  “Transcript Evaluation.”  This program is a… Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1120/transcript-evaluation---a-new-initiative-offered-to-our-districts https://nbc.edu/news/1121/visits-with-district-ministerial-studies-boards The NBC Enrollment Management Team is connecting with districts and licensed pastors by attending an event of a District Ministerial Studies Board. A District Ministerial Studies Board meets with all ordination candidates to talk about the process of becoming ordained by the church and their… Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1121/visits-with-district-ministerial-studies-boards https://nbc.edu/news/1122/the-top-10-usa-churches-with-local-licensed-ministers NBC’s Enrollment Management Team is also looking at ways to connect with local pastors, especially those who have a high number of Local Licensed ministers in their congregation. The Church of the Nazarene’s Research Center identified those top 10 churches: These pastors, along… Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1122/the-top-10-usa-churches-with-local-licensed-ministers https://nbc.edu/news/1123/the-nbc-enrollment-management-team The NBC Enrollment Management Team : Dr. David Church – Vice President for Enrollment Management; Rev. Will Mackey – Director of Enrollment Management and Financial Aid; Ms. Sarah Newberg – Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Enrollment Management; … Thu, 15 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1123/the-nbc-enrollment-management-team https://nbc.edu/news/1124/time-to-order-your-cap-and-gown Attention Nazarene Bible College Springs 2018 Commencement is May 27, 2018. Time to order your cap and gown! How to order your cap and gown: Go to www.jostens.com or call 800-854-7464 Jostens Customer Care. Go to the line “Get started now: and enter Nazarene Bible College,… Thu, 15 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1124/time-to-order-your-cap-and-gown https://nbc.edu/news/1125/regalia-ordering-your-cap-and-gown For those graduates who have indicated you are attending commencement (if you don't know if you marked attending, or you wish to change your attendance plans, please respond immediately to the registrar, Duane Mathias - DAMathias@nbc.edu - with those updates). Please see the information… Thu, 15 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1125/regalia-ordering-your-cap-and-gown https://nbc.edu/news/1126/vital-information-to-graduation-applicants-who-are-confirmed For all graduates, please be aware of the following important information regarding the issuing of your diploma: Diplomas (and covers for those not attending commencement) are shipped directly to the address indicated on your graduation application approximately 6 weeks after the… Thu, 15 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/1126/vital-information-to-graduation-applicants-who-are-confirmed https://nbc.edu/news/1129/winter-2017-deans-list-and-honor-roll Winter 2017 Dean's List Veronica S Deglman Perla R Gething Samantha E Hart Linda M Huggins Jarid W Hundley Gavin Thomas Juarez Joshua Paul Krug Luisa F Mendoza Briana C Milner Taylor R Monhollen Raymond H Morris Hilda HP Parks Ana A… Tue, 20 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1129/winter-2017-deans-list-and-honor-roll https://nbc.edu/news/1130/stewardship-sermon-scholarship-2017-2018 Stewardship Ministries recognizes the importance of teaching and preaching stewardship. In an effort to encourage aspiring ministers to begin thinking about the topic, we’re offering several $1,000 scholarships to students who submit a sermon. Instructions: Your sermon should: … Tue, 20 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1130/stewardship-sermon-scholarship-2017-2018 https://nbc.edu/news/1132/celebration-of-life-service-for-ronald-l-attig A Celebration of Life Service for Ronald L. Attig will be held on Friday, April 6, 2018, 10:30 am, at First Church of the Nazarene, 4120 E. Fountain Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO, 80916. There will be a reception and time to greet the family after the service. The family requests that, in… Tue, 03 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1132/celebration-of-life-service-for-ronald-l-attig https://nbc.edu/news/1133/ordering-your-transcripts For students and alumni who wish to order an official transcript, our online ordering service is transitioning this week from Transcripts on Demand to a newer version of Credentials Solution product known as TranscriptsPlus. This update will enable quicker access, more timely communications,… Wed, 04 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1133/ordering-your-transcripts https://nbc.edu/news/1134/2018-graduate-honors-announced The following graduates have been nominated to Delta Epsilon Chi, the Honor Society of The Association for Biblical Higher Education. Rohan E. Gage Linda M. Huggins Sharon L. Little Jodi L. Waddell … Mon, 23 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1134/2018-graduate-honors-announced https://nbc.edu/news/1136/summer-session-information There is no break week between Spring B (4/16-5/27) and Summer A (5/28-7/8) this year. Summer A begins on Memorial Day. If you are taking both Summer A (5/28-7/8) and B (6/25-8/5) sessions, please remember there is a two-week overlap between the two. Advisors are working on 2018-2019 student… Tue, 22 May 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1136/summer-session-information https://nbc.edu/news/1138/celebration-of-life-service-for-charles-l-self A Celebration of Life Service for Charles Lee Self will be held on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 10 am. Eastborough Church of the Nazarene 4123 E. Pikes Peak Ave Colorado Springs, CO 80909… Wed, 30 May 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1138/celebration-of-life-service-for-charles-l-self https://nbc.edu/news/1140/class-of-2018 May 27th was Graduation Sunday for eighty-one members of Nazarene Bible College’s Class of 2018. Most of these adult graduates, representing twenty-eight states, are already serving in places of ministry and now have a cutting edge to their service having completed their selected major and… Wed, 06 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1140/class-of-2018 https://nbc.edu/news/1141/2018-deans-list-and-honor-roll Spring 2018 Dean's List Cora J Bergstrom Jennifer Nicole Bond Kelly R Cain Susan R Coffin Troy Allen Cook Christina M Cooper Paul E Czarniecki Raymond Dihle Perla R Gething Samantha E Hart William A Hilla Nicole M Howell Linda M Huggins… Wed, 06 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1141/2018-deans-list-and-honor-roll https://nbc.edu/news/1142/torch-ceremony In a very emotive Torch ceremony during Commencement, the NBC graduates vowed to carry the light of the Gospel to the world. As the lit Torch was passed from one graduate to the next, the charge was given to glorify God and to testify concerning the light of Jesus Christ so that through him… Wed, 06 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1142/torch-ceremony https://nbc.edu/news/1144/attention-all-students-entering-your-final-program-year As you consult with your Academic Advisor to confirm your schedule of classes for this upcoming year, Fall 2018 through Summer 2019, if it is apparent you will be wrapping up all your program’s course requirements in the coming year, now is the time to apply for graduation! Simply log in… Fri, 22 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1144/attention-all-students-entering-your-final-program-year https://nbc.edu/news/1145/torch-ceremony-continues The Torch Ceremony has been a tradition at Nazarene Bible College since the first commencement in 1970. It was an integral part of the Convocation Service along with the Call of the Apostles. For the first time, the Torch Ceremony was included in the NBC Commencement Service. Academic Dean,… Wed, 27 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1145/torch-ceremony-continues https://nbc.edu/news/1146/torch-testimonies-from-each-graduate Listening to the testimonies given by each graduate, as they lifted high the flaming torch, created unforgettable moments during the NBC Commencement. It was during this part of the ceremony that the audience heard the journey of each graduate. Below are examples of the inspiring testimonies given… Wed, 27 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1146/torch-testimonies-from-each-graduate https://nbc.edu/news/1147/torch-testimonies Listening to the testimonies from each graduate, as they lift high the flamed torch, are unforgettable moments during the NBC Commencement, for the graduate, their families, and the NBC community of professors and administrators. It is during this part of the ceremony that the audience hears the… Wed, 27 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1147/torch-testimonies https://nbc.edu/news/1148/academic-calendars-2018-2019---campus-onlineadvantage-calendario-estudios-en-linea 2018–2019 CAMPUS ACADEMIC CALENDAR   Fall Trimester June 11– August 3, 2018.................................................................................. Fall Registration August… Wed, 27 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1148/academic-calendars-2018-2019---campus-onlineadvantage-calendario-estudios-en-linea https://nbc.edu/news/1149/dr-ron-attig---important-to-so-many On Thursday, March 29, a much-loved professor, Dr. Ron Attig, passed from this life to his eternal reward in Heaven. Dr. Alan Lyke said: “Dr. Ronald L. Attig served Nazarene Bible College for 44 years. His section in the college catalog identified him as the Professor of Spiritual… Wed, 27 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1149/dr-ron-attig---important-to-so-many https://nbc.edu/news/1150/dr-charles-self---respected-and-loved On Thursday, May 24, Dr. Charles Self passed from this life to his eternal reward in Heaven. Dr. Self served Nazarene Bible College for 16 years. During that time he advised and supported thousands of online and campus students. Dr. Self also served as an adjunct instructor on campus and… Wed, 27 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1150/dr-charles-self---respected-and-loved https://nbc.edu/news/1151/lives-honored-during-commencement Nazarene Bible College honored the life and memory of Dr. Ron Attig and Dr. Charles Self during the Commencement Service, May 27, 2018. Their ministries at NBC impacted thousands of students through many years. This was the first Commencement since their recent partings. Two empty chairs were… Wed, 27 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1151/lives-honored-during-commencement https://nbc.edu/news/1152/academic-excellence---juniors-cora-bergstrom-and-marian-torrez For Commencement, student marshals were chosen from the junior class based on academic achievement and service to the college. The student marshals for 2018 were Cora J. Bergstrom and Marian F. Torrez. They led the processional and recessional marches. Cora is a Christian Counseling major… Wed, 27 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1152/academic-excellence---juniors-cora-bergstrom-and-marian-torrez https://nbc.edu/news/1153/campus-based-classes-to-be-held-in-oliver-hall During the 2017-18 academic year, campus-based classes were held at Colorado Springs First Church of the Nazarene. The college was under contract with a buyer for the campus when the decision was made to move face-to-face classes to Springs First Church. We are grateful for the hospitality and… Wed, 27 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1153/campus-based-classes-to-be-held-in-oliver-hall https://nbc.edu/news/1154/hispanic-pastoral-ministries-graduates-completing-all-courses-with-nbc The latest two graduates of the Hispanic Pastoral Ministries Program (HPM), Freddy Garcia and Robert Soba were the first of the nine HPM graduates to date to have completed most or all of their Bachelor’s degree through the NBC Hispanic Pastoral Ministries program. Since the program… Tue, 26 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1154/hispanic-pastoral-ministries-graduates-completing-all-courses-with-nbc https://nbc.edu/news/1155/first-time-to-live-stream-commencement The NBC Commencement was live streamed for the very first time. This was particularly helpful for those online students who were unable to attend the Commencement. Graduates, family members, and friends, experienced the Commencement service from across the country and even in world areas. The live… Wed, 27 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1155/first-time-to-live-stream-commencement https://nbc.edu/news/1156/commencement-message---pursuing-gods-plan-and-purpose Dr. Norman Moore was the NBC Commencement speaker. He has served as an evangelist in the Church of the Nazarene for 38 years.  His objectives in ministry are to win the lost to Jesus Christ, assist the Christian in sanctified discipleship, lead the Church in genuine revival, and encourage the… Wed, 27 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1156/commencement-message---pursuing-gods-plan-and-purpose https://nbc.edu/news/1157/nbc-tradition-of-the-towel-ceremony For many years, NBC has included a very unique tradition within its Commencement – the Towel Ceremony. Immediately following the handing of the diploma to each graduate by the President of the College, a simple white towel is laid upon the arm of the graduating senior by the program director… Wed, 27 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1157/nbc-tradition-of-the-towel-ceremony https://nbc.edu/news/1158/two-graduates-from-hong-kong For the very first time, two graduates from the Hong Kong Institute of Christian Counselors (HKICC) received a NBC Bachelor of Arts in Ministry degree in Counseling for Christian Ministries: Wai Lun Alan Tau and Tin Wai Ho. Dr. Terry Lambright, Program Director for the NBC Christian Counseling… Wed, 27 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1158/two-graduates-from-hong-kong https://nbc.edu/news/1159/nbc-confers-81-degrees-and-certificates May 27th was Graduation Sunday for eighty-one members of Nazarene Bible College’s Class of 2018. Sixty-nine of those graduates received a Bachelor of Arts in Ministry degree (B.A. Min). An Associate of Arts degree in Ministry (A.A. Min) was received by one graduate. Eleven others… Wed, 27 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1159/nbc-confers-81-degrees-and-certificates https://nbc.edu/news/1160/nbc-closed-july-4th All NBC offices will be closed on July 4th and will resume normal business hours on July 5th. Tue, 03 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1160/nbc-closed-july-4th https://nbc.edu/news/1161/start-of-fall-a-classes---aug-6-2018 Hello Everyone, We hope you are having a great summer with family and friends. We are excited for the start of another school year! Did you know that Fall A classes begin on August 6, 2018? – Just 2 weeks away. If you are a new or returning student, it is important for you to… Mon, 09 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1161/start-of-fall-a-classes---aug-6-2018 https://nbc.edu/news/1162/important-changes-regarding-finanical-aid-for-2018-2019 Nazarene Bible College will initially award Federal Financial Aid based on direct costs. This means that your Pell Grant and student loan awards will reflect funding for tuition, fees, and a book allowance for each term. You may qualify for additional student loan eligibility. If you wish… Mon, 16 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1162/important-changes-regarding-finanical-aid-for-2018-2019 https://nbc.edu/news/1164/good-advice-for-school-success Develop a study plan for each week. We rarely meet our study goals if we don’t define those goals and decide when we’re going to do the work. Follow your study plan!   A little self-discipline can yield much fruit. Replace, don't add to. Educational preparation… Mon, 20 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1164/good-advice-for-school-success https://nbc.edu/news/1167/hello-nbc-family Fall B (September 24 - November 4) is just around the corner! Below is a checklist to help you get ready. Please process the Recommended Schedule email from your Advisor if you’ve not done so already. Please process the Verification Course email from your Advisor if you’ve… Mon, 27 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1167/hello-nbc-family https://nbc.edu/news/1171/nbc-students---fall-b-checklist Hi NBC Students, Fall B starts in 2 weeks (September 24). Please use the checklist below to make certain you are ready: Process any schedule-related email from your Advisor, if you’ve not done so already. If you have changed your mind about taking a Fall B course, let your… Fri, 14 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/1171/nbc-students---fall-b-checklist https://nbc.edu/news/11171/nbc-board-of-trustees-meeting The Board of Trustees of Nazarene Bible College will be meeting next week at the Nazarene Bible College’s Administrative Offices in Lenexa, Kansas in the Global Ministry Center of the Church of the Nazarene. They will be conducting the business of the college, September 25-27, 2018. Tue, 18 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/11171/nbc-board-of-trustees-meeting https://nbc.edu/news/11172/presidents-13th-report-at-board-of-trustees-dinner Nazarene Bible College Board of Trustees unanimously passed a renewal vote for a four-year term of its fifth president, Harold B. Graves Jr., during its annual meeting September 26-27, 2018. Graves has served as President of NBC since July 1, 2006. This will be his fourth term as president of the… Thu, 04 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/11172/presidents-13th-report-at-board-of-trustees-dinner https://nbc.edu/news/11173/nbc-president-elected-to-fourth-4-year-term The Board of Trustees of Nazarene Bible College unanimously reelected Dr. Harold B. Graves Jr. for a four-year term as its president, during its annual meeting September 26-27, 2018.  Graves has been president of NBC since July 1, 2006. This will be his fourth term as the fifth president of… Tue, 09 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/11173/nbc-president-elected-to-fourth-4-year-term https://nbc.edu/news/11175/fall-b-updates Hello Everyone, We hope you are having a wonderful fall season. Here are a couple of items that may hold some interest for you. We are in the 3rd week of Fall B. This is the last week to withdraw from a course. NBC has a great group of new students who will begin with us in Fall B… Tue, 09 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/11175/fall-b-updates https://nbc.edu/news/11176/sentiments-of-appreciation-to-all-pastors-from-nbc-president-harold-b-graves-jr October is the month we recognize, celebrate, and encourage our pastors. I am thankful for the thousands of pastors Nazarene Bible College has prepared for ministry. Every day they make a difference in the lives of the people they minister to. They preach the Word, lead people to Christ, and… Tue, 16 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/11176/sentiments-of-appreciation-to-all-pastors-from-nbc-president-harold-b-graves-jr https://nbc.edu/news/11178/mission-2019-conference-registration Register now for early bird price of only $39 Mission 2019 (M19) is the mid-quadrennial conference for pastors, lay leaders, and students on the Church of the Nazarene's USA/Canada Region with an emphasis on mission and evangelism. This conference gives Nazarene leaders an opportunity for… Mon, 22 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/11178/mission-2019-conference-registration https://nbc.edu/news/11180/ready-to-change-it-up If you are currently doing MPP courses, have you ever considered switching from the Ministry Preparation Program to an Associate or Bachelor Degree Program? A few things to think about: Since you are successfully doing college-level work already, why not get a degree for your efforts? Mon, 29 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/11180/ready-to-change-it-up https://nbc.edu/news/11181/look-ahead-organize-plan-time-management-tips At the beginning of each term Carefully read your course syllabus/calendar. Record all due dates, quizzes, papers, exams on either your student planner or scheduling app for your phone or other preferred device. A simply great tip... DUE on Tuesday does not mean DO on Tuesday! … Mon, 05 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/11181/look-ahead-organize-plan-time-management-tips https://nbc.edu/news/11183/fall-2018-deans-list-and-honors-roll Fall 2018 Dean's List Ligia R Ambriz Nayomia May Anderson Daniel R Baker Valerie L Bell Cora Jane Bergstrom Robin L Bottjen William R Castellanos Anthony R Collison Troy Allen Cook Christina M Cooper Paul E Czarniecki Christopher S Dana … Tue, 20 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/11183/fall-2018-deans-list-and-honors-roll https://nbc.edu/news/11184/look-ahead-organize-plan-time-management-tips Are you keeping your school work and study areas organized? Avoiding clutter is really important in keeping your notes, syllabus, and other handouts organized and readily accessible. Use separate binders, notebooks, folders. Toss or remove all unnecessary papers or items. Is… Tue, 20 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/11184/look-ahead-organize-plan-time-management-tips https://nbc.edu/news/11188/nbc-research-contest This semester, the Library is sponsoring a research contest open to all NBC students. Students are encouraged to submit research papers on any topic—either from their coursework or otherwise. Submissions will be reviewed by NBC faculty, and the top three submissions will be published in… Wed, 09 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/11188/nbc-research-contest https://nbc.edu/news/11189/a-new-thing-in-us “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!” (Isaiah 43: 18-19a) My husband and I just came back from a very special trip, meeting-up with our son and daughter-in-law in Barcelona, Spain. The four of us were each given a gift from some dear… Wed, 09 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/11189/a-new-thing-in-us https://nbc.edu/news/11192/online-safety-tips The vast majority of us use the internet to socialize, work, learn, and play. But widespread use doesn’t necessarily mean widespread understanding. The good news is there are easy ways to keep your internet use safe and constructive. We have compiled some of our best advice here. … Mon, 14 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/11192/online-safety-tips https://nbc.edu/news/11193/colorado-ministry-assessment-weekend Dr. David Church, Vice President of Enrollment Management, was honored to participate in the Colorado district Ministry Assessment Weekend.  Four of the assessment teams were made up of NBC graduates, and 9 of the 11 candidates are current NBC students! We are pleased to have a… Mon, 21 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/11193/colorado-ministry-assessment-weekend https://nbc.edu/news/11194/tips-for-string-secure-passwords-and-other-authentication-tools A strong password is your first line of defense against intruders and imposters. Never give out your password to anyone. * Never give it to friends, even if they’re really good friends. A friend can – maybe even accidentally – pass your password along to others or even… Mon, 21 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/11194/tips-for-string-secure-passwords-and-other-authentication-tools https://nbc.edu/news/11195/renew-your-fafsa--free-application-for-federal-student-aid The FAFSA application form is available for 2019-20. If you have not already filled out your FAFSA renewal for next year (July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020), please prioritize this important financial paperwork! It is not too early to complete your application for Federal Aid – which… Mon, 21 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/11195/renew-your-fafsa--free-application-for-federal-student-aid https://nbc.edu/news/11198/commencement-2019---schedule-details Saturday, May 25, 2019 Commencement Rehearsal Meal Springs First Church of the Nazarene, Gym, 4:30 pm. Commencement Rehearsal Springs First Church of the Nazarene, Worship Center, 6 pm. Sunday, May 26, 2019 Commencement Springs First Church of the Nazarene, Worship Center, 3 pm. Mon, 28 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/11198/commencement-2019---schedule-details https://nbc.edu/news/11199/nbc-new-executive-committee-2019 NBC has elected Dr. J. Phillip Fuller as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Nazarene Bible College. He follows Dr. Roy Rogers who served for the last nine years as Chairman. Dr. Fuller has served on the NBC Board since 2010 and has been Vice Chairman since 2012. He serves as the District… Mon, 04 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/11199/nbc-new-executive-committee-2019 https://nbc.edu/news/11201/scholarship-opportunity-international-board-of-education-iboe-scholarships-for-2019-2020 The International Board of Education of the Church of the Nazarene is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2019-2020 academic year.  The IBOE is comprised of twelve people representing the global Church of the Nazarene and functions as the global church advocate for educational… Mon, 18 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/11201/scholarship-opportunity-international-board-of-education-iboe-scholarships-for-2019-2020 https://nbc.edu/news/11202/famous-quotes-from-american-presidents-that-inspire In alphabetical order: Jimmy Carter “We’ve learned that piling up material goods cannot fill the emptiness of lives which have no confidence or purpose.” Benjamin Harrison "I pity the man who wants a coat so cheap that the man or woman who produces the… Mon, 18 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/11202/famous-quotes-from-american-presidents-that-inspire https://nbc.edu/news/11203/an-injection-of-solomons-antiviral-drug Tucked into the wisdom literature of the Old Testament, we encounter this oft neglected and seldom practiced gem of advice: “Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few." … Mon, 18 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/11203/an-injection-of-solomons-antiviral-drug https://nbc.edu/news/11204/no-denying-the-call Several weeks ago, my husband and I were wandering down the aisles of a bookstore in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In the back of the store there was an entire section of used commentaries for resale. It was a little like a scavenger hunt as we looked for certain commentaries to complete a set that we… Mon, 25 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/11204/no-denying-the-call https://nbc.edu/news/11205/m19-nbc-update I believe that M-19 was NBC’s best event since I joined the Enrollment Management team! NBC personnel interacted with 50 district superintendents, numerous pastors, gave out 160 transcript evaluation/free course flyers, held two workshops, launched the Church Based Ministry process,… Mon, 25 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/11205/m19-nbc-update https://nbc.edu/news/11206/m19-testimony M-19 was masterfully presented and right on target with the direction our wonderful Church needs to take to be effective in making disciples in USA/Canada. From the workshops that I was able to attend, the content demonstrated that our courses are in line with current thinking regarding… Mon, 25 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/11206/m19-testimony https://nbc.edu/news/11207/remember-what-you-have-learned Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.  I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my teaching.  For I too was a son to my father, still tender, and cherished by my mother.  Then he taught me, and he said to me, “Take… Mon, 04 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/11207/remember-what-you-have-learned https://nbc.edu/news/11208/time-to-order-your-cap-and-gown How to order your cap and gown: ONLINE ORDERING ENDS MAY 2, 2019 Go to www.jostens.com or call 800-854-7464 Jostens Customer Care Go to the line “Get started now: and enter Nazarene Bible College, Colorado Springs, CO.” Your school will appear on the list… Mon, 04 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/11208/time-to-order-your-cap-and-gown https://nbc.edu/news/11209/open-ministry-positions-in-the-church-of-the-nazarene Open Ministry Position Ministry position: Children’s Pastor Church/Ministry: Brockington Road Church of the Nazarene Location: Owosso, MI Position is :         … Mon, 04 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/11209/open-ministry-positions-in-the-church-of-the-nazarene https://nbc.edu/news/11210/winter-2018-deans-list-and-honors-list Dean’s List Jacinta Alcayde, Ligia Ambriz, Emily Apple, Daniel Baker, Nicole Barnett, Valerie Bell, Cora Bergstrom, Daryl Blank, Jennifer Bond, Robin Bottjen, William Castellanos, Andrew Caulder, Sin Kwan Chan, Joseph Christodoulos, Anthony Collison, Paul Czarniecki Jonathan Daugherty,… Mon, 04 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/11210/winter-2018-deans-list-and-honors-list https://nbc.edu/news/11211/schedule-of-commencement-weekend-events SATURDAY MAY 25th Commencement Rehearsal Meal 4:30 - 5:45 pm: Colorado Springs First Church of the Nazarene, Gymnasium Opportunity to fellowship and meet faculty, administration, staff, and other students. Collect rehearsal instructions (and honor cords for those… Mon, 04 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/11211/schedule-of-commencement-weekend-events https://nbc.edu/news/11212/general-information-for-graduates-and-graduates-guests General Information for Graduates Protocol for Attire WOMEN – Dress, or nice slacks and blouse; dress shoes or dress sandals (no tennis shoes or flip-flops). MEN – White dress shirt and tie (suit coat is optional); dress slacks; dress shoes (no tennis shoes or… Mon, 04 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/11212/general-information-for-graduates-and-graduates-guests https://nbc.edu/news/11213/spoonfuls-of-gods-grace When He saw the crowds, He had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.  He said to his disciples,  “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So, pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more… Tue, 12 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/11213/spoonfuls-of-gods-grace https://nbc.edu/news/11214/open-ministry-position-in-the-church-of-the-nazarene Open Ministry Position Ministry position: Lead pastor Church/Ministry: Denver Bear Valley church Location: Denver, Colorado Position is: Fulltime Church/Ministry contact person:                … Mon, 18 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/11214/open-ministry-position-in-the-church-of-the-nazarene https://nbc.edu/news/11215/note-to-self Judge and vindicate me, O God; plead and defend my cause against an ungodly nation. O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man! For You are the God of my strength, my Stronghold in Whom I take refuge; why have You cast me off? Why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy? O send… Mon, 18 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/11215/note-to-self https://nbc.edu/news/11216/love-more-like-christ We have all heard the phrase, “People climb mountains, because they are there.” I suppose in some sense that is a true statement. Something within them finds it alluring to conquer the mountain peaks and gaze upon all that God has created. Much in the same way, we as Christians… Mon, 18 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/11216/love-more-like-christ https://nbc.edu/news/11217/being-right Have you ever been wrongfully accused of something? I have a friend who is currently experiencing a hard time.  A time where it would be easier, and relieving, to justify himself. Do you know what I mean? For example, a person's car gets ticketed for parking in a no-parking zone. Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/11217/being-right https://nbc.edu/news/11218/lent-is-a-time-to- In these days leading up to the crucifixion and celebration of the resurrection of Christ, may your faith be enriched and renewed. Lent is a time to … pray, fast, share, turn from sin, grow closer to Jesus, reconcile with God, forgive, show love, give, reconcile with others, serve,… Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/11218/lent-is-a-time-to- https://nbc.edu/news/11219/nbc-education-impacts-lives For the July/August edition of Holiness Today, the editor is looking for a few brief (about 250-300 word) testimonials about the impact of Nazarene higher education on the lives of students and alumni. Holiness Today hopes to choose two to three current students and two to three alumni… Mon, 01 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/11219/nbc-education-impacts-lives https://nbc.edu/news/11220/april-2019-national-sexual-assault-awareness-and-prevention-month Sexual assault has shattered and scarred the lives of millions of women, men, and children. During National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, we reaffirm our commitment to eliminating sexual violence, empowering survivors and their families, and providing justice to the… Mon, 01 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/11220/april-2019-national-sexual-assault-awareness-and-prevention-month https://nbc.edu/news/11221/even-when-busy-is-our-byword A few weeks ago, my small Sunday night Bible study group and I sat around a living room looking at a collection of short verses describing the movements of Jesus. I asked them which verse stood out to them, listening as each shared something significant they'd latched on to. When it was my… Mon, 01 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/11221/even-when-busy-is-our-byword https://nbc.edu/news/11222/holy-hope I have heard it said about the Church of the Nazarene that we have a very hopeful message. At our very core, we believe God, through Christ, not only saves but transforms us. When I first began to hear this message over thirty years ago, I couldn’t quite grasp it. But now through years of… Mon, 08 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/11222/holy-hope https://nbc.edu/news/11223/help-someone-you-care-about It’s not always easy to know what to say when someone tells you they’ve been sexually assaulted, especially when that person is a family member, friend, or loved one. Consider the following ways of showing support: Listen. Be there.  Communicate without judgment. … Mon, 08 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/11223/help-someone-you-care-about https://nbc.edu/news/11224/nbc-student-chat I just wanted to say thank you in the Lord! I am thankful for the constant reminder of the faithful ones that God places in our lives, and though we may not personally know them, their encouragement is more than sustaining. I say that, because I received an encouraging email from NBC, and it… Mon, 08 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/11224/nbc-student-chat https://nbc.edu/news/21222/nbc-student-chat When taking the class “History and Polity of the Church of the Nazarene” taught by Rev. David G. Woods, I had no idea what to expect. I thought it would be boring. However, my eyes were opened to the rich history of the Nazarene church. I felt both humbled and proud. The… Tue, 16 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/21222/nbc-student-chat https://nbc.edu/news/21223/love-god-and-do-what-you-will My college professor thought he would challenge us with this quote based out of a sermon by Augustine, Bishop of Hippo, who lived from 354 AD to 430 A.D.:  “Love God and do what you will!”   As students, we discussed the impact of such words. Did they mean that if you… Tue, 16 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/21223/love-god-and-do-what-you-will https://nbc.edu/news/21224/open-ministry-position-in-the-church-of-the-nazarene Ministry position: Youth Pastor  Church/Ministry: Fairmont First Church of the Nazarene Location: Fairmont WV Position is: 90 Day intern to Full-Time Position Church/Ministry contact person: … Tue, 16 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/21224/open-ministry-position-in-the-church-of-the-nazarene https://nbc.edu/news/21225/open-ministry-position-in-the-church-of-the-nazarene We have a lead pastor opening at our South Point Church of the Nazarene situated on the southern tip of Ohio. We are looking for a pastor who has a passion for reaching young families with children as well as being intentional in engaging current church people through discipleship and… Tue, 16 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/21225/open-ministry-position-in-the-church-of-the-nazarene https://nbc.edu/news/21226/invitation-to-nbc-commencement-via-live-stream Nazarene Bible College COMMENCEMENT 2019 Come celebrate Nazarene Bible College’s 49th Commencement whether in person or by watching the live-stream. Sunday, May 26, 2019, 3:00 p.m. (MDT) First Church of the Nazarene, 4120 E. Fountain Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80916 … Tue, 16 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/21226/invitation-to-nbc-commencement-via-live-stream https://nbc.edu/news/21227/the-last-seven-sentences-of-jesus-on-the-cross 1. Luke 23:34  “ Jesus said, “ Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing. ” And they divided up His clothes by casting lots.” Jesus forgave those who were mocking Him. We are followers of Jesus; we have to forgive as Jesus forgave; If we… Tue, 16 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/21227/the-last-seven-sentences-of-jesus-on-the-cross https://nbc.edu/news/21228/live-life-in-gods-word “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” (Psalm 119:11) The southeast trade winds blew warm and salty across the polished deck of the 96-foot yacht Cachelote. Sixteen of us stood and watched dolphins racing our boat on its way to the island of Baltra… Mon, 22 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/21228/live-life-in-gods-word https://nbc.edu/news/21229/student-chat-making-the-journey-easier I would like to thank and praise my instructors for the past 4 semesters. Sometimes I forget they have families, jobs, and schedules to meet too. Even through sickness, family issues, bad weather, and power outages they still manage to respond to questions and give us (students) encouragement. God… Mon, 22 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/21229/student-chat-making-the-journey-easier https://nbc.edu/news/21230/faculty-member-daniel-powers-article-in-holiness-today Daniel G. Powers, professor of New Testament and Co-Director of the Bible and Theology Program at Nazarene Bible College, is highlighted in Holiness Today, May/June 2019 issue. Dr. Powers’ article on “The Revelation of the Holy Spirit in the New Testament” reveals what the Gospels… Mon, 22 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/21230/faculty-member-daniel-powers-article-in-holiness-today https://nbc.edu/news/31228/keep-your-eyes-on-jesus In 1 Peter 1:15-16 we read, “Just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” What does the holy life mean to you? What would the holy life be in one word? In one word, the holy life could be described in a word… Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31228/keep-your-eyes-on-jesus https://nbc.edu/news/31229/student-chat-encouragement-makes-the-difference I want to say thanks so much to Dr. Gary W. Haines (National Alumni Public Relations), for his prayers, blessings and support! I really appreciate his personal word of encouragement! It is encouragement like this, that makes studying at NBC all worthwhile. I believe that suffering, even if for… Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31229/student-chat-encouragement-makes-the-difference https://nbc.edu/news/31230/board-member-bonnie-perrys-article-in-holiness-today Nazarene Bible College Board of Trustees Member, Dr. Bonnie J. Perry, co-authored an article which is featured in the May/June 2019 issue of Holiness Today. Dr. Perry is the Editorial Director for The Foundry Publishing. Perry has been a member of the NBC Board for nine years. As an NBC Board… Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31230/board-member-bonnie-perrys-article-in-holiness-today https://nbc.edu/news/31231/student-chat-help-along-the-education-journey I have been connected with an NBC advisor who has been checking on me at every step of my studies and has been prepared to help me in any way. This is the first advisor I have had that acted this way and really cared in all of my years of school. I also have connected with people on the… Mon, 06 May 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31231/student-chat-help-along-the-education-journey https://nbc.edu/news/31232/2019-graduate-academic-honors-announced The following graduates have been nominated to Delta Epsilon Chi, the Honor Society of The Association for Biblical Higher Education. Jarid Hundley, Lonnie Kellogg, Joseph Bennett, Jennifer Nicole Bond, Robin Lynn Bottjen, Raymond Dihle Congratulations! … Mon, 06 May 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31232/2019-graduate-academic-honors-announced https://nbc.edu/news/31233/student-chat-classes-tailored-for-pastoral-ministry I interviewed with our District Board of Ministry last week, and they gave me the news that I have satisfied the educational requirements for ordination. The 12 courses I have taken with NBC have been enjoyable and immediately applicable. They are tailored exactly to pastoral ministry, and I… Mon, 06 May 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31233/student-chat-classes-tailored-for-pastoral-ministry https://nbc.edu/news/31234/bless-people "Bless and do not curse." (Romans 12:14) I’m not talking about swear words (necessarily).  I'm simply thinking that people already have too much "curse" thrown their way.  We all could use a little kindness. Not too long ago, Cheryl and I, along with a… Mon, 06 May 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31234/bless-people https://nbc.edu/news/31236/summer-calendar-2019--calendario-verano-2019 Summer Term April 15 - June 21, 2019 - Summer Term Registration May 27 - July  7 - Summer A Classes June 24 - August 4 - Summer B Classes Período Verano 15 Abril - 21 Junio - Periodo del Registración del Verano 27 Mayo - 7… Mon, 06 May 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31236/summer-calendar-2019--calendario-verano-2019 https://nbc.edu/news/31237/inspiring-mothers-day-verses Proverbs 31 25 She is clothed with strength and dignity;     she can laugh at the days to come. 26 She speaks with wisdom,     and faithful instruction is on her tongue. 27 She watches over the affairs of her household… Mon, 06 May 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31237/inspiring-mothers-day-verses https://nbc.edu/news/31238/nbc-research-contest-winners With the collaboration of Dr. Thomas King and Dr. Jim Russom, the winners of the NBC Research Contest have been selected! NBC Research Contest Winners are... 1st: Johanna Poole – "Saul's Experience with Christ" 2nd: Amy Trosen – "Judge Othniel: Model… Mon, 13 May 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31238/nbc-research-contest-winners https://nbc.edu/news/31239/student-chat-success-in-mind I am blessed to be a part of NBC. I am learning so much, and am grateful for all your staff, including instructors, who always have our best to succeed, in mind. I have taken many courses, and each class instructor is unique in their own way of style, communication, and involvement. But in each of… Mon, 13 May 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31239/student-chat-success-in-mind https://nbc.edu/news/31240/student-chat-returned-to-school I decided to return to school after a few decades off to obtain a degree in Christian Counseling; a call that the Lord gave me about 20 years ago! I was not ‘running’ from my call, just kept putting it off to concentrate on being a mom! When I read about the Counseling for… Mon, 13 May 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31240/student-chat-returned-to-school https://nbc.edu/news/31241/old-life-dies-new-life-begins “Put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires… and put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. (Ephesians 4:22b, 24) A big shout out to teachers who bring to light kingdom ways! Paul lays out a sharp contrast… Mon, 13 May 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31241/old-life-dies-new-life-begins https://nbc.edu/news/31242/memorial-day-nbc-office-holiday May 27th is an NBC Office Holiday commemorating Memorial Day. It is also the beginning of Summer A Classes. The NBC offices will be closed on Monday, May 27th, so all students enrolled in the Summer A session need to have all course verifications and payments in by Friday at noon (CST), … Mon, 20 May 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31242/memorial-day-nbc-office-holiday https://nbc.edu/news/31243/spread-the-word-to-potential-students As of 10 February 2019, ALL local and district licensed ministers in the Church of the Nazarene are eligible for one free degree course or one free Ministry Preparation Program (MPP) course!  The caveats are: Ministers that are district or local licensed in the Church of the… Mon, 20 May 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31243/spread-the-word-to-potential-students https://nbc.edu/news/31244/the-letter-of-the-day-is--by-jerry-w-storz On November 10, 1969 preschool education became a reality with the introduction of the PBS television series, Sesame Street. As an upper elementary student, I remember catching a glimpse of Muppet characters introducing the letter of the day or the Word on the Street. It wasn’t too long until… Mon, 20 May 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31244/the-letter-of-the-day-is--by-jerry-w-storz https://nbc.edu/news/31245/easier-than-you-think Entering into spiritual conversations is easier than you think.  One of the best examples is Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well in Samaria.  A conversation about water from the well turned into an opportunity to speak of eternal life. Last week, at lunch in the… Mon, 20 May 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31245/easier-than-you-think https://nbc.edu/news/31246/easier-than-you-think Entering into spiritual conversations is easier than you think.  One of the best examples is Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well in Samaria.  A conversation about water from the well turned into an opportunity to speak of eternal life. Last week, at lunch in the… Mon, 20 May 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31246/easier-than-you-think https://nbc.edu/news/31247/student-chat-studying-while-traveling *Although this is an email to a specific person, this story shows commitment to studies. Good morning, Dr. Haines! (NBC National Alumni Public Relations) I want to thank you for your call and your prayers. Thank you so much for looking after me and the rest of the students at… Tue, 21 May 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31247/student-chat-studying-while-traveling https://nbc.edu/news/31248/could-this-be-your-final-year In June, the online graduation application process will reopen on the NBC Online page via the “Student Center and Resources” link at https://online.nbc.edu/. After clicking on this link, select the “Intent to Graduate Form” and fill in the requested information, being… Tue, 28 May 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31248/could-this-be-your-final-year https://nbc.edu/news/31249/reflections-on-a-2019-graduate *Taken from an email written to the graduate. It was great to finally meet you in person after many years of talking to each other on the phone! I’m so glad that you and your sister were able to come out for graduation. After all your hard work, perseverance, and commitment…. you… Tue, 28 May 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31249/reflections-on-a-2019-graduate https://nbc.edu/news/31250/2019-nbc-commencement This year Nazarene Bible College awarded a total of 88 degrees and certificates, with 43 graduates participating in the ceremonies. 73 candidates received bachelor’s degrees and 39 graduates were in attendance. Graduates completed certificate programs, associate degrees, and baccalaureate… Tue, 28 May 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31250/2019-nbc-commencement https://nbc.edu/news/31251/the-secret-of-wholeness “Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind.” Ecclesiastes 12:13 When I venture into the library, I see a hundred books I would like to read, or rather, I would like to know the contents of,… Tue, 28 May 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31251/the-secret-of-wholeness https://nbc.edu/news/31252/men-of-courage---joshua-11-18 What men need today, perhaps more than ever, is to be strong and courageous. Joshua is one of the best examples of a man who needed Godly strength if he was to succeed. God told Joshua to be strong and courageous no less than four times by the end of the first chapter. Joshua needed to be… Mon, 10 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31252/men-of-courage---joshua-11-18 https://nbc.edu/news/31253/trusting-god-in-the-in-between---exodus-161-18 Studying at Nazarene Bible College puts us in a place that’s between where we were before we enrolled and where we’re headed once we graduate. So, it’s important for us to acknowledge that being “in-between” is a challenging place to be.  Where… Mon, 10 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31253/trusting-god-in-the-in-between---exodus-161-18 https://nbc.edu/news/31254/honored-for-10-years-of-service Mrs. Shirley Cadle, Vice President for Finance, was honored for 10 years of service at the Annual Faculty Luncheon on May 25, 2019. Shirley has served with distinction in guiding the business department of the college. She was pivotal in planning the logistical aspects of selling the campus, moving… Mon, 10 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31254/honored-for-10-years-of-service https://nbc.edu/news/31255/honor-lists-spring-2019 Congratulations to all the following students for academic excellence in the Spring Trimester. Spring 2019 Dean's List: Jacinta L Alcayde, Ligia R Ambriz, Daniel R Baker, Nicole C Barnett, Valerie L Bell, Cora Jane Bergstrom, Jennifer Nicole Bond, Robin L Bottjen, Alissa R Boulton,… Mon, 10 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31255/honor-lists-spring-2019 https://nbc.edu/news/31257/2019-commencement-photos-and-video After a wonderful 2019 NBC Commencement weekend (May 25-26), we have approximately 1,500 photos to share with you of Saturday and Sunday events. We had two amazing photographers that really captured the heart of the NBC community – graduates, family, professors, special guests, and NBC… Mon, 17 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31257/2019-commencement-photos-and-video https://nbc.edu/news/31258/dr-storz-honored-at-faculty-lunch Dr. Jerry W. Storz, Faculty and Program Director of Leadership and Ethics, and Christian Education Ministries, was honored at the annual Faculty Luncheon on May 25, 2019, for his five years of service with Nazarene Bible College. Academic Dean, Dr. Alan Lyke, shared with Dr. Storz, “Your… Mon, 17 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31258/dr-storz-honored-at-faculty-lunch https://nbc.edu/news/31259/pastoral-positions-in-northern-california Ministry position: Lead Pastor Church/Ministry: Cambrian Park Church of the Nazarene Location: Sonoma, CA Position is fulltime Church/Ministry contact person: Albert Hung Position: District Superintendent Northern California E-mail address ( Where resume is to be… Mon, 17 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31259/pastoral-positions-in-northern-california https://nbc.edu/news/31260/even-the-bottom-can-be-good Imagine you had been around someone for many years and during that time you observed them in good days and bad. You had grown under their spiritual leadership. You had found them to be a continual source of blessing to your own life and yet suddenly you were made aware that they were about to die. Mon, 17 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31260/even-the-bottom-can-be-good https://nbc.edu/news/31261/men-of-courage-part-ii---joshua-11-18 1. Be strong and courageous, because you have a light. “Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your… Mon, 17 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31261/men-of-courage-part-ii---joshua-11-18 https://nbc.edu/news/31262/remembering-the-torch-ceremony Alumnus Rev. Daniel Cole took the podium holding the lit, torch, high and said, “I represent hundreds of graduates who have carried the light of the gospel to the world.  We are serving across the United States and in many nations around the world. As you receive this flame you have a… Mon, 17 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31262/remembering-the-torch-ceremony https://nbc.edu/news/31263/a-complaining-heart Lately I’ve been reading in the book of Numbers during my devotional time. A little, odd, right? Isn’t Numbers one of those books you kind of gloss over, trying to make it to something a little more interesting? I have to say, I’ve actually enjoyed the story of Moses and the… Mon, 24 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31263/a-complaining-heart https://nbc.edu/news/31265/nbc-office-holidays July 4th and 5th 2019 are NBC Office Holidays  celebrating American Independence Day. We commemorate the birth of the United States, remembering July 4, 1776 as the day that represents the Declaration of Independence of our country. If there are questions for your advisors or business to… Mon, 24 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31265/nbc-office-holidays https://nbc.edu/news/31267/the-truth-shall-make-you-free “…Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:31-32) No doubt. You can be free. That’s simple. But people complicate things. Intellectuals refer you to the truth… Mon, 01 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31267/the-truth-shall-make-you-free https://nbc.edu/news/31268/note-to-current-students CURRENT STUDENTS: There will be an important email sent to you early this week concerning tuition and fees. PLEASE make sure that you check your email for this notice. From: Enrollment Management Department… Mon, 01 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31268/note-to-current-students https://nbc.edu/news/31269/futility-under-the-sun “Then I applied myself to the understanding of wisdom, and also of madness and folly, but I learned that this, too, is a chasing after the wind.” (Ecclesiastes 1:17) The college where I taught for 30 years strongly emphasized life-long learning. Teaching awards and student honors… Mon, 08 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31269/futility-under-the-sun https://nbc.edu/news/31270/the-alliance-for-ministry-education The Alliance for Ministry Education is a partnership between Nazarene Bible College (NBC) and participating district training centers (DTCs) who work together to provide college-level ministry training at the district level. This training is designed to produce effective ministers and allows… Mon, 08 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31270/the-alliance-for-ministry-education https://nbc.edu/news/31271/student-chat---from-band-director-to-pastor I wanted to share a quick update of what God is doing in my world.  I have left teaching school, completing my 19th year in public schools a few weeks ago.  I have accepted a call as Senior Pastor at Pleasant Hill Church of the Nazarene in Sylvia, KS.  My family and I moved into the… Mon, 08 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31271/student-chat---from-band-director-to-pastor https://nbc.edu/news/31272/nbc-at-nyc-this-week NBC is going to Nazarene Youth Conference (NYC) this week! It will be a chance for youth workers and ministry volunteers to stop by the NBC booth for a chance to rest their feet, chat with us, and a place to even charge their devices. For those who are studying or who have studied with us, NBC is… Mon, 08 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31272/nbc-at-nyc-this-week https://nbc.edu/news/31273/open-ministry-position---nyssa-oregon Ministry position: Pastor Church/Ministry: Nyssa Church of the Nazarene Location: Nyssa, Oregon Position is:      Fulltime Church/Ministry contact person:                 Name: J. Mon, 15 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31273/open-ministry-position---nyssa-oregon https://nbc.edu/news/31274/open-ministry-position---abilene-texas Ministry position: Lead Pastor Church/Ministry: Abilene Trinity Location: Abilene, TX Position is: Part time    Church/Ministry contact person:                 Name: David… Mon, 15 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31274/open-ministry-position---abilene-texas https://nbc.edu/news/31275/open-ministry-position---amarillo-texas Ministry position: Senior Pastor Church/Ministry: Amarillo North Beacon Location: Amarillo, TX Position is: Part time    Church/Ministry contact person:                 Name: David… Mon, 15 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31275/open-ministry-position---amarillo-texas https://nbc.edu/news/31276/open-ministry-position---joplin-district Ministry position: Senior pastor Church/Ministry: Joplin District Location: Joplin District Position is:  X Part time     &     X Fulltime Church/Ministry contact person: … Mon, 15 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31276/open-ministry-position---joplin-district https://nbc.edu/news/31277/student-chat---jameel-gordon The timing of Dr. Alan Lyke’s devotional was encouraging ("Trust God in the In-Between" - Issue 40). I am even more steadfast knowing there are others who understand what a challenge it is to take this step (start ministerial studies). The NBC support I have received is… Mon, 15 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31277/student-chat---jameel-gordon https://nbc.edu/news/31278/student-chat---rev-daryl-blank Daryl Blank, a student of NBC, has been published in the July/August 2019 issue of Holiness Today with his education testimony. As the lead pastor of Springdale Church of the Nazarene in Cincinnati, Ohio, he continues with educational studies. The majority of NBC students (700 - 800 students a… Mon, 15 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31278/student-chat---rev-daryl-blank https://nbc.edu/news/31279/nbc-serves-at-nyc-2019 Quinn North, Academic Advisor, and Rev. Will Mackey, Director of Enrollment Management, felt it a privilege to go to NYC 2019 in Phoenix last week representing NBC. For them it was a deeply inspirational time with their Church family, and they returned filled with encouragement! A huge… Mon, 15 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31279/nbc-serves-at-nyc-2019 https://nbc.edu/news/31280/nbc-at-the-samoan-nazarene-national-conference The 2019 Samoan Nazarene National Conference was held this past week, July 11-14, in Payallup, Washington. Dr. David Church, NBC Vice President for Enrollment Management, was able to attend along with 500+ Samoans. Samoan culture was evident in the worship and the traditional dress worn. … Mon, 15 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31280/nbc-at-the-samoan-nazarene-national-conference https://nbc.edu/news/31281/nbc-adjunct-publishes-book-in-english--spanish NBC adjunct professor, Dr. Ed Rosado, has had a book published in both Spanish and English: John Wesley's Christology: A Social Approach to the Presentation of the Gospel of Christ / La Cristología de Juan Wesley: Un Acercamiento Social a la Presentación del Evangelio de… Mon, 22 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31281/nbc-adjunct-publishes-book-in-english--spanish https://nbc.edu/news/31282/open-ministry-position---roxborough-co Ministry position: Worship Leader Church/Ministry: Front Range Church Location: Roxborough, CO Position is: Part time    Church/Ministry contact person:                 Name: Aaron… Mon, 22 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31282/open-ministry-position---roxborough-co https://nbc.edu/news/31283/there-is-a-right-way "And a highway will be there; it will be called the Way of Holiness; it will be for those who walk on that Way. The unclean will not journey on it; wicked fools will not go about on it.” (Isaiah 35:8) The writer of Isaiah is describing a highway winding through a place once a barren… Mon, 22 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31283/there-is-a-right-way https://nbc.edu/news/31284/nbcs-annual-faculty-workshop-for-2019-2020 Why would men and women from Kansas, Arizona, Idaho, Texas and Colorado get together for a meeting in Lenexa, Kansas? Because they’re all members of Nazarene Bible College’s Academic Council, and it was time for the annual Faculty Workshop. Each year the council meets to consider… Mon, 29 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31284/nbcs-annual-faculty-workshop-for-2019-2020 https://nbc.edu/news/31285/welcome-new-nbc-students As we approach the start of the Fall term (August 5th), we would like students to be reminded to: order Fall term books today, if they have not already done so. respond quickly to schedule-related-emails from Advisors. submit Fall A payment which is due today for cash paying… Mon, 29 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31285/welcome-new-nbc-students https://nbc.edu/news/31286/student-chat-heather-wolter I knew I was called into ministry as a young teenager and struggled with knowing what that looked like for me. Last year His calling became clearer that I needed to pursue education for pastoral ministry. I am grateful for the support of my church and Nazarene Bible College as I continue to gain… Mon, 29 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31286/student-chat-heather-wolter https://nbc.edu/news/31287/open-ministry-positions-virginia-district Ministry position: CHURCH PLANTING PASTOR – The Virginia District Church of the Nazarene is actively seeking persons passionate about Church Planting. The ideal candidate will have prior involvement in a church plant or training through Dynamic Church Planting International (DCPI)… Mon, 29 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31287/open-ministry-positions-virginia-district https://nbc.edu/news/31288/student-chat-keith-jaymes An email written to NBC President, Dr. Harold Graves, Jr., I just wanted to take a moment after being with NBC for over a year now to say what a blessing and help this school has been to me.  I can't imagine where I could have gone to get the help I have in preparing… Mon, 29 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31288/student-chat-keith-jaymes https://nbc.edu/news/31289/he-can-make-you-strong-even-in-your-weakness The writer of Hebrews in 11:34 (NKJV) says: “…out of weakness were made strong.” The eleventh chapter of Hebrews has been called the Westminster Abby of the Bible. Here are the heroes and heroines of Old Testament times. Here are men and women of faith who wrought exploits… Mon, 29 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31289/he-can-make-you-strong-even-in-your-weakness https://nbc.edu/news/31294/words-of-encouragement-to-nbc-students Summer has passed so quickly in a flurry of summer camps, lawn mowing, assemblies, kid’s activities, church picnics and mission projects.  Also, many students have added the workload of summer classes onto their ‘TO DO’ lists.  And that’s in addition to the other… Thu, 08 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31294/words-of-encouragement-to-nbc-students https://nbc.edu/news/31295/attention-all-students-in-your-program-final-year As you consult with your Academic Advisor to confirm your schedule of classes for this year, Fall 2019 through Summer 2020, if it is apparent you will be wrapping up all your program’s course requirements in the coming year, and you have not yet applied to graduate, now is the time to apply… Thu, 08 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31295/attention-all-students-in-your-program-final-year https://nbc.edu/news/31296/he-comes-he-sees-he-conquers In Luke 4:38-39, we read: “Jesus left the synagogue and went to the home of Simon. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was suffering from a high fever, and they asked Jesus to help her. So, He bent over her and rebuked the fever and it left her. She got up at once and began to wait on… Thu, 08 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31296/he-comes-he-sees-he-conquers https://nbc.edu/news/31297/introducing-new-staff-at-nbc Hi. I’m Alex Schmitt, one of the new NBC Academic Advisors. I grew up in Monett, MO on the Joplin district and have been involved with the Church of the Nazarene my entire life. I moved up to the Kansas City area to study history and law at MidAmerica Nazarene University, where I graduated in… Mon, 19 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31297/introducing-new-staff-at-nbc https://nbc.edu/news/31298/graduation-weekend-2020-in-lenexa-kansas Announcing 2020 Graduation: Nazarene Bible College will celebrate its 2020 Graduation Weekend in Lenexa, Kansas on May 23-24, 2020. Rehearsal and Rehearsal Dinner: May 23rd Commencement: May 24th Additional details are forthcoming. Plan now to attend then!  … Mon, 19 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31298/graduation-weekend-2020-in-lenexa-kansas https://nbc.edu/news/31299/positive-statistics-from-enrollment-management “Since Fall of 2014, NBC has assisted 2,875 individuals as they completed at least one course towards ministry!  Thank you for your participation in the mission and making this possible! ”, writes Dr. David M. Church, VP Enrollment Management. The mission is always before us… Mon, 19 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31299/positive-statistics-from-enrollment-management https://nbc.edu/news/31300/summer-2019-deans-and-honors-list Summer 2019 Dean’s List Jacinta L Alcayde, Ligia R Ambriz, Bobbie Jo Anderson, Bryan Lee Ayers, Daniel R Baker, Valerie L Bell, Cora Jane Bergstrom, Daryl L Blank, Robin L Bottjen, Alissa R Boulton, Andrew P Caulder, Fung Shan Chan, Sin Kwan Kwan Chan, Yan Yee Chan, Shin Tak Thomas Chiu,… Mon, 19 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31300/summer-2019-deans-and-honors-list https://nbc.edu/news/31301/difficult-times I remember well that there were times (back in the day) when some situations would arise and I would have to take a break from my schooling/preparation. However, with that said, the Lord always had a way of putting His Thumb in my back to keep moving forward and to get back on track again. And… Mon, 19 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31301/difficult-times https://nbc.edu/news/31302/open-ministry-positions Ministry position: Sr. Administrative Assistant Church/Ministry: USA/Canada Regional Office of Global Ministry Center Location: Church of the Nazarene Global Ministry Center, 17001 Prairie Star Parkway, Lenexa, KS Position is: Fulltime Church/Ministry contact: Mark Bane … Mon, 13 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31302/open-ministry-positions https://nbc.edu/news/31303/us-constitution-day Every year, Nazarene Bible College joins hundreds of other colleges in celebrating Constitution Day. The day set aside to memorialize this significant occasion is September 17th, and we did not want to miss the opportunity to share some interesting facts about the U.S. Constitution and this very… Tue, 17 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31303/us-constitution-day https://nbc.edu/news/31304/embodied-faith Adapted from a recent newsletter from Timothy Tennent, President of Asbury Theological College... John Wesley understood that there are times when you cannot “make an argument” to the surrounding culture. But, precisely when a culture cannot hear an argument, it cannot easily… Tue, 17 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31304/embodied-faith https://nbc.edu/news/31305/academic-calendar-2019-2020 September 15...................................................................................... Fall A Online Classes End September 16-22............................................................................................... Online Break Week September… Tue, 17 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31305/academic-calendar-2019-2020 https://nbc.edu/news/31308/apply-for-federal-student-aid-2020-2021 It’s not too early to renew your FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid The FAFSA application for 2020-2021 (July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021) Federal Aid is now available. This one application includes eligibility for the Pell Grant, SEOG Grant, and student loans. Wed, 02 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31308/apply-for-federal-student-aid-2020-2021 https://nbc.edu/news/31309/women-clergy-conference-e2020 Dear Colleagues, Attending a conference can feel like a risky investment of time, money, energy and expectations. Will it be worth all the effort? While no one can predict how God will meet us, we are working and praying hard to create a space for God to move. E2020 is a unique… Wed, 02 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31309/women-clergy-conference-e2020 https://nbc.edu/news/31310/annual-security-report The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires colleges and universities which meet certain criteria to publish an annual report on safety and security issues. In compliance with this federal law, Nazarene Bible College distributes an Annual Security… Wed, 02 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31310/annual-security-report https://nbc.edu/news/31311/encouragement-to-students Excerpts from emails from Dr. Gary Haines - I imagine many of you can relate: Good morning! I can see that you have a lot on your plate, but we both know that our Lord will be faithful to you! Amen? I just read again Chapter 6 in Matthew and was reminded that He tells us not to worry… Tue, 08 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31311/encouragement-to-students https://nbc.edu/news/31312/nbc-board-of-trustees-meeting-reflections “NBC is an instrument in God’s hands used to disciple the next generation of Nazarene pastors, with outreach nationally and around the world. It is great to be a part of it,” Board of Trustees’ member Rev. Moises Champo wrote. Long time professor at Seminario Teologico… Tue, 08 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31312/nbc-board-of-trustees-meeting-reflections https://nbc.edu/news/31313/nbc-annual-offering-2019-2020 The Nazarene Bible College offering is very important to the mission of the college. It is our joy and responsibility to prepare God’s called ones for ministry. You need to know how much we appreciate our relationship with local churches and pastors.This annual offering may be taken and… Tue, 08 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31313/nbc-annual-offering-2019-2020 https://nbc.edu/news/31314/transformational-lives For over nearly 25 years, NBC’s purpose statement has been: “ Nazarene Bible College exists to glorify Jesus Christ as Lord by preparing adults to evangelize, disciple, and minister to the world.” This sums up the ever-important question, “Why we do what we do?” … Mon, 14 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31314/transformational-lives https://nbc.edu/news/31315/dr-lambright-teacher-mentor-counselor-faculty Vice President for Academic Affairs, Alan Lyke, in his annual report given September 25th to the NBC Board of Trustees pointed out: “The faculty of Nazarene Bible College are the foundation of the college’s academic affairs. Their efforts undergird the school’s fine academic… Mon, 14 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31315/dr-lambright-teacher-mentor-counselor-faculty https://nbc.edu/news/31316/winter-term-classes Hi NBC Family, Winter A (Nov. 11-Dec. 22) is just around the corner! Below is a checklist to help you get ready: Please process the Recommended Schedule email from your Advisor, if you’ve not done so already. Please process the Verification Course email from your Advisor, if… Mon, 14 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31316/winter-term-classes https://nbc.edu/news/31317/spanish-language-ministry-preparation-program Do you know a Latino Nazarene pastor near you? My name is Tim McKeithen and I've been the Program Director for NBC's Hispanic Pastoral Ministries program since 2011. You probably have heard about the program and about the more than one hundred Latino students that have taken ministry… Mon, 14 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31317/spanish-language-ministry-preparation-program https://nbc.edu/news/31318/professor-warrington-a-teacherpastor-with-a-multiculture-view My name is Joe R. Warrington. I was born on the island of Dominica, a small island nation surrounded by the Atlantic and Caribbean seas. At the age of 19, I received the Lord as my personal Savior at a crusade conducted by a number of churches in our nation's capital. I was called to preach the… Mon, 21 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31318/professor-warrington-a-teacherpastor-with-a-multiculture-view https://nbc.edu/news/31319/colorado-faculty-receive-presidents-visit Colorado NBC faculty received a visit from President Harold Graves this month. Everyone enjoyed the time together. Mon, 21 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31319/colorado-faculty-receive-presidents-visit https://nbc.edu/news/31320/lunch-gathering-of-colorado-nbc-faculty--staff President Graves was recently in Colorado Springs visiting the new NBC Operations Center. He also had lunch with the Colorado Springs staff and faculty. Mon, 21 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31320/lunch-gathering-of-colorado-nbc-faculty--staff https://nbc.edu/news/31321/encouraging-words-to-nbc-students-from-dr-gary-haines Sitting by a lake and enjoying the Presence of our Heavenly Father, reminds me of all the times I would be at my Mom & Dad’s house. They always lived by the water, both in Michigan, and then after they retired…down on the Gulf Coast in Ocean Springs, Miss. I would just find a nice… Mon, 21 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31321/encouraging-words-to-nbc-students-from-dr-gary-haines https://nbc.edu/news/31322/background-and-testimony-of-faculty-member-dr-thomas-king Dr. King's father was an ordained minister in the Christian Church, and served congregations within the U.S. until his death in 1975. During three years of that ministry, Dr. King's parents served as missionaries in Paraguay, South America. His mother has published a book describing the… Tue, 29 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31322/background-and-testimony-of-faculty-member-dr-thomas-king https://nbc.edu/news/31323/giving-it-your-all Preparing for a more effective ministry (and life) is hard work! And as we talk and correspond with our students here at Nazarene Bible College, we hear daily of our students’ joys, triumphs, and challenges. “ Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the… Tue, 29 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31323/giving-it-your-all https://nbc.edu/news/31324/jasons-testimony-applying-what-i-have-learned I want to thank Dr. Storz, the Director of the Leadership and Ethics Program, and NBC for the course, “Capstone Project,” in the Leadership and Ethics major. When I began NBC, I was not certain of what my future would hold and was going to school just to go to school. My pastor believed… Tue, 29 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31324/jasons-testimony-applying-what-i-have-learned https://nbc.edu/news/31325/decision-making Regarding making decisions, Colossians 3:15 immediately comes to my mind, “Let the peace of God rule (govern) in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace.” Personally, I have learned over these many years of serving our Lord, that in the decision-making… Tue, 29 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31325/decision-making https://nbc.edu/news/31326/experienced-pastoreducator---dr-james-russom My early years were spent mostly in a country Baptist Church in Adamsville, Tennessee while living with my grandparents. I attended that church every holiday and summer until I was 14. Once I quit going back to the family farm to work, I only attended the Church of the Nazarene. This gave me the… Mon, 04 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31326/experienced-pastoreducator---dr-james-russom https://nbc.edu/news/31327/ministry-testimony-from-nbc-student-suzanne-bennett In June, we started a ministry called Sunday Dinner at Dad’s. This is where we serve Sunday dinner to anyone who wants to come. It began because we heard that in our town, people could can get a free meal every day except for Sundays. It bothered Joe and I so much that there was no meal for… Mon, 04 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31327/ministry-testimony-from-nbc-student-suzanne-bennett https://nbc.edu/news/31328/prepare-for-winter-a-session Hi NBC Students, The Winter A Session begins in 1 week. Please use the checklist below to make certain you are ready: Please process any schedule-related email from your Advisor, if you’ve not done so already. If you have changed your mind about taking a Winter A course,… Mon, 04 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31328/prepare-for-winter-a-session https://nbc.edu/news/31329/words-of-encouragement-for-students I know it’s difficult for students trying to deal with all they have on their plates, but I just know that our Lord is so pleased with commitment and perseverance. I heard this a few weeks ago, as I was watching Dr. David Jeremiah on TV speaking about perseverance. He said it all comes down… Mon, 04 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31329/words-of-encouragement-for-students https://nbc.edu/news/31330/20192020-academic-calendar Winter Trimester September 23-January 3, 2020................................................................. Winter Term Registration October 21-November 3.................................................................  Introduction to Online Learning November… Mon, 04 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31330/20192020-academic-calendar https://nbc.edu/news/31331/education-translated-into-practical-life---dr-daniel-powers Let me tell you a bit about myself. I was born in the Pacific Northwest in a small town called Council, Idaho. I am the youngest of four boys in my family. My parents — Richard and Shirley Powers — have been in the ministry for over 59 years. As a matter of fact, I am a fourth… Mon, 11 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31331/education-translated-into-practical-life---dr-daniel-powers https://nbc.edu/news/31332/592-boxes-of-book-arrive-at-africa-nazarene-university In this day of ever-changing paradigms in higher education, strategic partnerships are imperative. In 2017, NBC moved from a campus-based model to a totally online delivery system. The need to support an aging and costly campus was no longer necessary. NBC moved its administrative offices to the… Mon, 11 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31332/592-boxes-of-book-arrive-at-africa-nazarene-university https://nbc.edu/news/31333/rural-student-thankful-and-attended-to I have been having a great time this fall with my History courses. I am in my last few days of those courses, and I have learned so much.  Dr. Stelting has been a wonderful help and has added so much to our class discussion.   I am very thankful for all the help and people… Mon, 11 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31333/rural-student-thankful-and-attended-to https://nbc.edu/news/31334/cheer-up-it-could-get-worse You’ve probably heard the saying, “Cheer up, it could get worse. So, I cheered up and sure enough it got worse!”      For the last year, my husband and I have been wading through the emotions and fears that come with finding out that he had cancer. Mon, 18 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31334/cheer-up-it-could-get-worse https://nbc.edu/news/31335/fall-2019-dean-and-honor-role-lists Fall 2019 Dean’s List Jacinta Alcayde Ligia Ambriz Nayomia Anderson Ronald Armenta Nova Atteberry Richard Atteberry Alissa Boulton Julio Gallego Jill Mallow Willems Pierre RuthAnn Riggle Richard Stillwell Telinda Wilson … Mon, 18 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31335/fall-2019-dean-and-honor-role-lists https://nbc.edu/news/31336/trusting-god-and-seeing-his-results When one is given a ministry opportunity, it is wonderful to count on prayer support. Here is an account of back and forth emailing and prayer for an upcoming sermon. Joseph: Thanks for your continued support and prayers for my Bible education and my ministry. I’ve learned a lot here at… Mon, 18 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31336/trusting-god-and-seeing-his-results https://nbc.edu/news/31337/sent-from-nbc---called-to-nbc These years at Nazarene Bible College are my second time here because I attended and graduated from NBC. I loved my years as a student, and I appreciated that NBC offered me an opportunity to prepare for the ministry after receiving God’s call later in life. I became a missionary and… Mon, 18 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31337/sent-from-nbc---called-to-nbc https://nbc.edu/news/31338/nbc-faculty-have-articles-published NBC faculty and program directors, Dr. Thomas King and Dr. Daniel Powers, each had articles published in the Fall 2019 edition of Illustrated Bible Life. This is a companion publication to the Adult Sunday School quarterly that is published by The Foundry of the Church of the Nazarene. The… Mon, 18 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31338/nbc-faculty-have-articles-published https://nbc.edu/news/31341/psalm-100 Psalm 100 is known as a psalm for giving thanks. Worship the Lord with gladness – Know that the Lord is God – Give thanks to him and praise his name – For the Lord is good – his faithfulness continues. The Psalm reminds us that to be God-centered is to realize that… Mon, 18 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31341/psalm-100 https://nbc.edu/news/31342/the-call-to-teach Attempting to compose a brief biography was harder that I thought.  How do you summarize your life, the events, and all the ways that God has shown His faithfulness? I was born in a small town in the San Francisco Bay Area. I had a wonderful childhood and loving parents, but God was not… Mon, 25 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31342/the-call-to-teach https://nbc.edu/news/31343/the-miracle-of-thanksgiving Lord, only one in ten returned to give thanks or so the story goes about the lepers you healed. It is tragic but I confess, Lord, that is probably my percentage compared to the times I ought to be thanking you. Life has its down turns when I am moved to pray, but it has more joy and therefore… Mon, 25 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31343/the-miracle-of-thanksgiving https://nbc.edu/news/31344/giving-tuesday Today is Giving Tuesday, a global generosity movement. If you were to surf the internet today, you would find all sorts of articles on promoting generous giving and many worthy causes are presented. Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a day for people to do good, do something kind, and give… Tue, 03 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31344/giving-tuesday https://nbc.edu/news/31345/free-college-course In Case You Have Not Heard! As soon as a Nazarene church board provides an individual with a local license, that person is eligible for a free NBC college course! This offer is valid to any Nazarene member who:   has a local or district license has never received a free… Tue, 03 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31345/free-college-course https://nbc.edu/news/31346/guiding-to-become-innovator-leaders I became a believer and a Nazarene in my senior year of high school.  My life verse is Jeremiah 29:11: “’For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’”  He has… Tue, 03 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31346/guiding-to-become-innovator-leaders https://nbc.edu/news/31347/attention-all-students-in-your-program-final-year Have you Applied to Graduate? As you consult with your Academic Advisor to confirm your schedule of classes for this this year, Winter 2019 through Summer 2020, if it is apparent you will be wrapping up all your program’s course requirements before next Fall, and you have not yet applied… Tue, 10 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31347/attention-all-students-in-your-program-final-year https://nbc.edu/news/31348/e2020---hosted-by-wesleyan-holiness-women-clergy No one can predict how God will meet us, but E2020 will be no ordinary ‘ladies leadership conference’. As women called to ministry, “seeing and being seen” is not a vain pursuit but a spiritual pilgrimage that begins by recognizing our Shepherd’s voice, who created… Tue, 10 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31348/e2020---hosted-by-wesleyan-holiness-women-clergy https://nbc.edu/news/31349/the-main-point I love the lights of Christmas: It’s beautiful to see lights on houses and the entire neighborhood changes into a sparkling, colorful, “light show” – especially since the days are shorter and the nights are colder. I love the Christmas parties: The togetherness. Food,… Tue, 10 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31349/the-main-point https://nbc.edu/news/31350/dr-marty-butler---long-time-adjunct-professor My official name is D. Martin Butler, but I go by Marty. I was born and raised in Ohio, but have spent nearly all of my adult life in other places. My father was a retired autoworker, and my mother spent her career as a homemaker. I am the third child in a family of six. I was first introduced to… Tue, 10 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31350/dr-marty-butler---long-time-adjunct-professor https://nbc.edu/news/31351/nbc-offices-closed-during-christmas-and-new-years The offices of Nazarene Bible College will be closed December 23, 2019 through January 1, 2020 to allow our employees time to celebrate Christmas and New Years with their families.  Our prayer is that you also have opportunity to share the holidays with those you love. … Mon, 16 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31351/nbc-offices-closed-during-christmas-and-new-years https://nbc.edu/news/31352/salvation-army-red-kettle-campaign This Christmas season NBC continues the tradition of participating in The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign, an NBC tradition carried over from Colorado Springs to our Lenexa, Kansas office. President Graves joined in bell ringing last Friday at Bass Pro Shops where other NBC staff have been… Mon, 16 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31352/salvation-army-red-kettle-campaign https://nbc.edu/news/31353/a-missionary-in-all-areas I am retired from teaching missions in the classroom at Southern Nazarene University in the Oklahoma City area. In addition to classroom teaching, I also helped direct the university’s short-term missions’ efforts around the globe. These included a large annual… Mon, 16 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31353/a-missionary-in-all-areas https://nbc.edu/news/31354/special-visitors-to-nbc President Graves had a surprise, special visit from two Nazarene tenured evangelists, Dr. Gary Bond and Dr. Norman Moore at the NBC Lenexa offices. NBC is thankful for their present work for the Lord, their legacy of service across the years, and for their supportive, strong relationship with this… Mon, 16 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31354/special-visitors-to-nbc https://nbc.edu/news/31358/healed-called-and-preparing This is a news article about a young man who attends NBC. Springfield News-Leader part of the USA Today Network published an article on January 9, 2020 on NBC student, Austin Vanover.  The link below leads to the news article: … Mon, 13 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31358/healed-called-and-preparing https://nbc.edu/news/31359/2020-nbc-research-contest For the second year, the Library is sponsoring a research contest open to all NBC students. Students are encouraged to submit research papers on any topic—either from their coursework or otherwise. Submissions will be reviewed by NBC faculty, and the top three submissions will be published in… Mon, 13 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31359/2020-nbc-research-contest https://nbc.edu/news/31360/dr-john-scott-pastoral-ministry-and-education-through-his-lifetime It has been my privilege to serve as NBC Adjunct professor in the area of Pastoral Ministry for over 20 years. I have also served in pastoral ministry for over 30 years. Until October 1999, I served as a lead pastor on the Northeastern Indiana District. Our last place of pastoral service was in… Mon, 13 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31360/dr-john-scott-pastoral-ministry-and-education-through-his-lifetime https://nbc.edu/news/31361/deadline-to-apply-to-graduate-in-2020 For anyone finishing up the final classes in your Degree or Certificate program by August 2020 who has NOT yet applied to graduate, please note that the online graduation application will be closing in four weeks. Only those who have applied before that deadline will be eligible for graduation this… Mon, 13 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31361/deadline-to-apply-to-graduate-in-2020 https://nbc.edu/news/31362/looking-back-on-christmas Christmas snuck up on me this year. One minute we were preparing for Thanksgiving, and the next, it was time to celebrate the birth of Jesus. In the middle of the rush, in the middle of those panic-fueled shopping trips and Amazon browsing, God began prompting me to focus on the Christmas… Mon, 13 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31362/looking-back-on-christmas https://nbc.edu/news/31363/open-ministry-positions Ministry Position / Posición del ministerio: Senior pastor Church or Ministry / Iglesia o Ministerio: Yuma church Address / Dirección: 505 E. Beatty Ave., Yuma,CO. 80759 District / Distrito:€‹€‹€‹€‹€‹€‹€‹ COLORADO Position… Mon, 23 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31363/open-ministry-positions https://nbc.edu/news/31364/the-light-of-the-world In the movie Christmas Vacation, Clark Griswold is full of over-the-top Christmas cheer. He loves the Yuletide festivities and romanticizes what it should be like for loved ones to come. Clark’s outdoor decorations become legendary, eventually overwhelming the power grid with his beautiful… Tue, 14 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31364/the-light-of-the-world https://nbc.edu/news/31365/the-one-who-calls-also-provides It’s a wintry day here at my home.  All of Kansas City is covered in a layer of ice. The Nazarene Global Ministry Center is closed, an airplane has slid off the runway at Kansas City International Airport, and NBC’s staff have had to cancel important informational trips to Nazarene… Mon, 27 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31365/the-one-who-calls-also-provides https://nbc.edu/news/31366/called-early-and-pastoring-and-teaching-ever-since I was born in a Nazarene parsonage in 1959. My parents, Wayne and Wanda Sharpes had come to pastor in LaCrosse, Wisconsin after Seminary graduation. Two other children followed. We have been a very close family, committed to serving the church our whole lives. As a child, I always loved the… Mon, 27 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31366/called-early-and-pastoring-and-teaching-ever-since https://nbc.edu/news/31367/stephen-murphy-nbc-alumni Stephen R. Murphy has been the worship pastor at Spring Church of the Nazarene for twenty-four years. In 2015, he felt the call to pastor and has since completed the prescribed elder course of study in July of 2019 through Nazarene Bible College. He has been performing, writing and arranging… Mon, 27 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31367/stephen-murphy-nbc-alumni https://nbc.edu/news/31368/cybersecurity Network’s Third Law For every technological invention, there is an equal yet opposite criminal advancement.* *Not a real law. It just seems that way. Stop. Think. Connect.™ Stopthinkconnect.org is a global online safety awareness campaign to help all digital citizens… Mon, 27 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31368/cybersecurity https://nbc.edu/news/31369/cybersecurity-training-part-ii Know the Basics You spend hours every day online. You can check the weather, get the latest news, pay your bills, change your insurance, read a book, and watch the game all on the little computer you carry around in your pocket.   The internet has become a normal part of life. Mon, 03 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31369/cybersecurity-training-part-ii https://nbc.edu/news/31370/behind-the-scenes-at-nbc Our students are our top priority. Our educational programs serve our students. The ministry skills and knowledge gained through the courses prepare students as pastors, deacons, counselors and educators. NBC administrators, faculty, and staff are dedicated to developing our students for service… Mon, 03 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31370/behind-the-scenes-at-nbc https://nbc.edu/news/31371/from-the-registrar General Information for Graduates Protocol for Attire WOMEN – Dress, or nice slacks and blouse; dress shoes or dress sandals (no tennis shoes or flip-flops). MEN – White dress shirt and tie (suit coat is optional); dress slacks; dress shoes… Mon, 03 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31371/from-the-registrar https://nbc.edu/news/31372/experienced-pastor-and-passing-it-on It has been my privilege to serve as an NBC Adjunct Professor in the area of Pastoral Ministry for over 20 years. I have also served in pastoral ministry for over 30 years. Until October 1999, I served as a lead pastor on the Northeastern Indiana District. Our last place of pastoral service was in… Mon, 03 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31372/experienced-pastor-and-passing-it-on https://nbc.edu/news/31373/the-overwhelming-love-of-god One stereotype of the Old Testament emphasizes the wrath and judgement of God. This can be seen, for example, in Old Testament accounts such as the destruction of the world through flood, the fire of the Lord consuming the outskirts of Israel's camp, the earth opening up and swallowing those… Mon, 10 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31373/the-overwhelming-love-of-god https://nbc.edu/news/31374/pastor-educator-adjunct-dr-terrell-earnest I was born and raised in Alabama. After high school, I did not know what to do with my life, since I did not want to go to college. But in 1966, the Vietnam War was going on and the military draft was in full swing. In fact, if one was 19 and a half and not going to college, one was drafted. I did… Mon, 10 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31374/pastor-educator-adjunct-dr-terrell-earnest https://nbc.edu/news/31375/nbc-commencement-schedule-2020 NBC Commencement schedule details: Saturday, May 23, 2020 Commencement Rehearsal Meet and Greet Reception (For Graduates and their guests) Central Church of the Nazarene, Lenexa, KS -- Fellowship Hall at 4:30 pm Commencement Rehearsal (For Graduates) Central Church of the Nazarene,… Mon, 10 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31375/nbc-commencement-schedule-2020 https://nbc.edu/news/31376/applying-for-financial-aid You will need to fill out the FAFSA once for each academic year that you will attend school. The farther in advance you do it, the better! To begin your application, go to https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa. Nazarene Bible College’s school code is #013007. There’s… Mon, 17 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31376/applying-for-financial-aid https://nbc.edu/news/31377/scholarship-opportunity International Board of Education (IBOE) Scholarships for 2020-2021 The International Board of Education of the Church of the Nazarene is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2020-2021 academic year.  The IBOE is comprised of twelve individuals representing the global Church of… Mon, 17 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31377/scholarship-opportunity https://nbc.edu/news/31378/working-with-veterans-in-your-community Working with Veterans in your church?  Need some help or additional training?  The VA has a program is helping train clergy, church groups, and non-profits on how to best assist Veterans. Follow the link below for an article with more information: … Mon, 17 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31378/working-with-veterans-in-your-community https://nbc.edu/news/31379/all-about-scholarships Every student wants to know about scholarships! Here is some advice adopted from https://mappingyourfuture.org/   to help you in your search for outside resources to assist you in paying for your education at Nazarene Bible College: Getting ready Stay organized and write down all… Tue, 25 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31379/all-about-scholarships https://nbc.edu/news/31380/no-more-sea In Revelation 21:1 the Bible says, “And there was no longer any sea.” I remember looking out over the Atlantic Ocean with its glistening blue water and it’s never ending caps. To me it is a thing of beauty. But strange as it may seem in a day when we can split an atom, walk on the… Tue, 25 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31380/no-more-sea https://nbc.edu/news/31381/honor-students Winter 2019 Honor’s List: Anthony Ryan Collison, Sherri Dionne Davis, Natalie Rose Schreck, Jeremy Wayne Talley Winter 2019 Dean’s List: Jacinta L Alcayde, Ligia R Ambriz, Nova C Atteberry, Richard P Atteberry, Sharon R Baso, Alissa R Boulton, Paul Emil Czarniecki,… Mon, 02 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31381/honor-students https://nbc.edu/news/31382/visit-from-retired-evangelist-joann-vineyard Nazarene Bible College received a surprise visit from Nazarene Evangelist JoAnn Vineyard in the Lenexa offices. Rev. Vineyard is an NBC alumna graduating in 1995. JoAnn is officially retired, but as she put it “one never really retires.” A matter of fact, she is off to Africa by… Tue, 25 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31382/visit-from-retired-evangelist-joann-vineyard https://nbc.edu/news/31383/fact-tool If you are receiving Federal Financial Aid (to include grants and/or student loans) to attend Nazarene Bible College, it is your responsibility to be informed! If you don’t know, ask questions! If you think you understand, take the next step and review your specific Financial Aid information… Mon, 02 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31383/fact-tool https://nbc.edu/news/31384/move-clocks-forward Don't forget to move your clocks forward on Saturday night, March 7th, to spring to Daylight Savings Time on Sunday, March 8th. Mon, 02 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31384/move-clocks-forward https://nbc.edu/news/31385/stolen-then-showered-with-blessings I grew up as a pastor´s kid within the Church of the Nazarene. It was under my father´s ministry that I was saved at the age of 10. During high school, I enjoyed sports, drama, choir, and concert band. I have three adult children, two of whom are married, and one grandchild.  … Tue, 10 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31385/stolen-then-showered-with-blessings https://nbc.edu/news/31386/nbc-commencement Put on your calendar, Sunday, May 24th, at 3:00pm in Lenexa, KS! Nazarene Bible College will hold their 50th Commencement. It is being held at Central Church of the Nazarene on 12600 West 87th Street Parkway, Lenexa, KS 66215. Students carry a lit torch and give a testimony of God's… Tue, 10 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31386/nbc-commencement https://nbc.edu/news/31387/staying-the-course While many colleges and universities are transitioning to an online-format, Nazarene Bible College continues to do what it has done successfully for 22 years. NBC offers classes online led by full-time and adjunct professors experienced in online teaching.  As concerns about the novel… Mon, 16 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31387/staying-the-course https://nbc.edu/news/31388/what-god-does-through-nbc-students A handsome man in an ROTC uniform entered church on a hot May Sunday. He walked down the aisle and slipped into the seat by his grandmother. Not known for being impulsive, I remarked to a friend, “That’s the man I’m going to marry.” He returned to church that night with a… Mon, 16 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31388/what-god-does-through-nbc-students https://nbc.edu/news/31389/do-the-five Help Stop Coronavirus 1  HANDS   Wash them often 2  ELBOW   Cough into it 3  FACE   Don't touch it 4  FEET   Stay more than 3 feet apart 5  FEEL   sick? Stay home Wash your hands assiduously after you have been in… Mon, 16 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31389/do-the-five https://nbc.edu/news/31390/everything-i-need Lectionary Psalm for this week: Psalm 23 Because the Lord is my Shepherd, I have everything I need. He lets me rest in meadows green, and leads me beside the quiet streams. He keeps on giving life to me, and helps me do what honors him the most. Even when walking through the… Mon, 16 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31390/everything-i-need https://nbc.edu/news/31391/resources-from-the-centers-for-disease-control-and-prevention-cdc Steps to Prevent Illness https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fabout%2Fprevention-treatment.html How to Clean and Disinfect at Work or Home … Mon, 16 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31391/resources-from-the-centers-for-disease-control-and-prevention-cdc https://nbc.edu/news/31392/safecolleges-training-source---new The current coronavirus outbreak is dominating the news cycle. If you would like to see a video that briefly covers COVID-19’s rise and nature, symptoms and risk factors, what you can do to reduce your risk, and where to find reliable information, you can find one by logging into your account… Mon, 16 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31392/safecolleges-training-source---new https://nbc.edu/news/31393/from-the-office-of-the-president These are perilous times for our world. I have lived for nearly 69 years and have not witnessed anything like this. Community gatherings shut down, shelter in place directives, and educational institutions closing campuses. I am thankful that Nazarene Bible College continues to serve our… Mon, 23 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31393/from-the-office-of-the-president https://nbc.edu/news/31394/pastor-and-educator-ken-mills My name is Ken Mills, and I serve as Lead Pastor in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.  I have had the privilege of serving as district superintendent of both the Mid-Atlantic District for the Church of the Nazarene as well as the New England District.  Before being elected as district… Mon, 23 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31394/pastor-and-educator-ken-mills https://nbc.edu/news/31395/staying-up-to-date The unpredictable conditions we are facing, especially not knowing whether large gatherings will be permitted later in the spring, have led the college to conclude that it is in the best interest of all involved to cancel the upcoming Commencement service set for May 24, 2020. Students who have… Mon, 23 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31395/staying-up-to-date https://nbc.edu/news/31396/resources-for-today As the COVID-19 pandemic has spread, it has created secondary struggles for many people – financial strain from lost working hours, emotional concerns due to social distancing, and many ministry interruptions. If you or someone you encounter is in need, you may be able to find help here: … Mon, 23 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31396/resources-for-today https://nbc.edu/news/31397/god-will With all the cancellations, postponements, and general disruptions of our carefully planned schedules, let’s keep in mind a few of the things God has promised He will do. “The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be… Mon, 23 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31397/god-will https://nbc.edu/news/31398/we-are-all-in-the-same-boat Have you ever heard the expression “we are all in the same boat?” According to Collins dictionary, this expression means: “If two or more people are in the same boat, they are in the same unpleasant situation.” Some synonyms for the expression are: in the same situation… Mon, 30 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31398/we-are-all-in-the-same-boat https://nbc.edu/news/31399/meet-dr-charles-christian I have been a minister in the Church of the Nazarene since 1991. My Christian background is varied, but my family and I settled into the Church of the Nazarene when I was in my early teens, and I have been part of the Church of the Nazarene ever since. I went to Southern Methodist University… Mon, 30 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31399/meet-dr-charles-christian https://nbc.edu/news/31400/sure-things With all the cancellations, postponements, and general upheaval of schedules thanks to Covid-19, we’ve probably all been wanting to think about “sure things.” (Even Tax Day has moved this year!) Deuteronomy 31:1-8 mentions some “sure things” that can anchor us. … Mon, 30 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31400/sure-things https://nbc.edu/news/31401/nbc-faculty-is-presenter Dr. Jerry Storz, NBC faculty, is scheduled to present a workshop for Colorado Christian University School of Business and Technology on Saturday, April 4th via Zoom.  The workshop was originally scheduled for a campus event, but due to COVID-19, it has been moved to a Zoom presentation. … Mon, 30 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31401/nbc-faculty-is-presenter https://nbc.edu/news/31402/team-in-action Today will complete Enrollment Management’s first week of working from home!  THANKS TO ALL WHO ARE MAKING THAT POSSIBLE!! We want to especially thank Fred Phillips, David Herron, and Michael Cunningham for many hours of preparation and effort! So far this school year, through week… Mon, 30 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31402/team-in-action https://nbc.edu/news/31403/you-can-count-on-the-student-advising-and-enrollment-team Due to the recent shelter-in-place order that Johnson County in Kansas placed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, NBC Enrollment and Student Advising are working remotely from home until at least April 24th. Office hours will remain 8am to 5 pm (CT) Monday through Friday. You will still be able to… Mon, 30 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31403/you-can-count-on-the-student-advising-and-enrollment-team https://nbc.edu/news/31406/a-story-of-gods-grace My spiritual journey began in Somers Point, NJ where I was born. My family moved to a small Township in northern NJ where I grew up. My family at this time was not a regular church going family, but my dad felt it was important for my sisters and I to receive instruction through a Sunday School in… Mon, 06 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31406/a-story-of-gods-grace https://nbc.edu/news/31407/good-friday-nbc-offices-closed Welcome to Spring.  Just a reminder that, Good Friday, April 10th, is a holiday for NBC employees. We hope all our staff and readers will take this time to focus their hearts and minds on the real meaning of Easter and the death and resurrection of our Lord. Mon, 06 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31407/good-friday-nbc-offices-closed https://nbc.edu/news/31408/letter-from-dean-lyke-to-the-nbc-community Nazarene Bible College announced on March 18, 2020, with deep regret, that this year’s Commencement Ceremony scheduled for May 24, 2020, would not take place. The health concerns and uncertainty related to the COVID-19 virus on our communities, our country, and our world were the impetus for… Mon, 06 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31408/letter-from-dean-lyke-to-the-nbc-community https://nbc.edu/news/31409/thoughts-from-an-nbc-adjunct-prof These TIMES are indeed unprecedented in our lifetime. However, the commitment to creatively serve our students, and our mission has a long history. In many ways, God prepared NBC to be able to continue serving our students and the church. NBC is blessed that it needed only to modify the working… Mon, 06 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31409/thoughts-from-an-nbc-adjunct-prof https://nbc.edu/news/31410/glorify-the-lord-with-me On Friday morning, I went to church in my living room. As I listened to the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir sing Psalm 34, my heart was encouraged, my spirit lifted, and a gloomy day was filled with SONshine and Hope. I would encourage you to read Psalm 34 and then listen to the Tabernacle Choir sing it. Mon, 06 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31410/glorify-the-lord-with-me https://nbc.edu/news/31411/important-to-take-the-2020-census Did you know that each of us is worth roughly $2000 in federal funding? Responses to census questions affect: your voice in government how much funding your community receives how your community plans for the future State and local officials rely on the data to make… Mon, 13 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31411/important-to-take-the-2020-census https://nbc.edu/news/31412/investing-in-students-pastors-and-congregations After pastoral service in Portland, TX, Moriarty, NM, El Paso, TX, Roxana, IL, and Roswell, NM, I was elected as the superintendent of the New Mexico District in June 2019.  This new responsibility gives me the privilege of providing support and over site to the Nazarene churches in the entire… Mon, 13 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31412/investing-in-students-pastors-and-congregations https://nbc.edu/news/31413/words-of-hope-from-luke-241-32 The world is reeling under a pandemic. Over a million people worldwide have the virus, and thousands have died. Thousands of Americans have died. Almost 17 million people have filed for unemployment in the last two weeks. An economy that was at its best in thirty years, has come to a screeching… Mon, 13 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31413/words-of-hope-from-luke-241-32 https://nbc.edu/news/31414/the-cup Christ is Risen!  He is Risen indeed!  Although it looked different for years passed, last week we enjoyed celebrating the resurrection of Jesus on Easter Sunday.  I hope you too celebrated the great news that CHRIST IS RISEN! Many, many years ago, I was a teenager and received… Mon, 20 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31414/the-cup https://nbc.edu/news/31415/great-gratitude-on-this-journey I was born in the small agricultural town of Sidney, Montana. There was one personal encounter during those days of my early life that I have often looked back on with great gratitude. God truly does have His hand in the lives of those He loves. There was a gray-headed little Sunday School teacher… Mon, 20 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31415/great-gratitude-on-this-journey https://nbc.edu/news/31416/a-new-perspective “He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” (Psalms 46:10) How do you see life?  We’re all familiar with the saying, “seeing the glass half empty or half full?”  This… Mon, 20 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31416/a-new-perspective https://nbc.edu/news/31417/life-is-weird-we-can-still-minister Last year, my Bible study group began reading the book Canoeing the Mountain by Tod Bolsinger. He wrote, “Although explorers Lewis and Clark were prepared to find a waterway to the Pacific Ocean, instead they found themselves facing the Rocky Mountains.” The author was reminding us that… Mon, 20 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31417/life-is-weird-we-can-still-minister https://nbc.edu/news/31418/why-this-might-be-a-good-time-to-study-at-nbc I have heard it said, “Nazarene Bible College is the best kept secret in town!” The saying was not intended to be taken literally, but makes a good point. Those who work at NBC and those who are NBC alumni, are crazy about NBC. They all have their reasons and that would be a different… Mon, 27 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31418/why-this-might-be-a-good-time-to-study-at-nbc https://nbc.edu/news/31419/studying-from-an-unlikely-place Some individuals just stand out. One wonders, how do they do what they do? David DeVee is an NBC current student that makes all who know him, wonder what it is like studying, while on active military duty. Let’s face it. Getting a college degree is not an easy task. Most NBC students are… Mon, 27 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31419/studying-from-an-unlikely-place https://nbc.edu/news/31420/studying-from-an-unlikely-place Some individuals just stand out. One wonders, how do they do what they do? David DeVee is an NBC current student that makes all who know him, wonder what it is like studying, while on active military duty. Let’s face it. Getting a college degree is not an easy task. Most NBC students are… Mon, 27 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31420/studying-from-an-unlikely-place https://nbc.edu/news/31421/a-passion-for-mentoring-and-equipping Dr. Berry’s family history began in Virginia. He spent the majority of his childhood in Delaware and most of his adult life in Pennsylvania. He attended United Wesleyan College in Allentown, PA, receiving a B.S. in Pastoral Ministry and Christian Education, did partial master’s work in… Mon, 27 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31421/a-passion-for-mentoring-and-equipping https://nbc.edu/news/31422/you-can-deal-with-it Looking for another resource to add to your financial toolkit? Look no further … here is a fantastic free website full of help items for students during every stage of your education – from thinking about enrolling, to navigating the Financial Aid process, to “ what do I do now… Mon, 27 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31422/you-can-deal-with-it https://nbc.edu/news/31423/registration-for-the-summer-term For those who are scheduled for summer classes, you will soon be receiving your course-schedule information from your Academic Advisor for next term.  Please be sure to process those emails quickly. For Degree students who use Federal Financial Aid, please be on the lookout for a book… Mon, 18 May 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31423/registration-for-the-summer-term https://nbc.edu/news/31424/ministry-in-a-covid-19-world One thing we all have in common is the sense that we never expected to be ministering in a situation like this pandemic.  It was not anticipated nor expected.  The swiftness of the pandemic has demanded a quick response.  Everyone at every level of life, including the church asks,… Mon, 27 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31424/ministry-in-a-covid-19-world https://nbc.edu/news/31425/encouraging-letter I received the following email from one of our students. It is my privilege to pass along words of encouragement to you. Dr. Graves, I am a student with NBC, and I just wanted to reach out to you today. I can only imagine the stress you and each staff member must be feeling during this… Mon, 27 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31425/encouraging-letter https://nbc.edu/news/31426/psalm-121 I will lift up my eyes to the mountains; From where shall my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. He will not allow your foot to slip; He who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, He who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The LORD is your keeper; The LORD is… Mon, 04 May 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31426/psalm-121 https://nbc.edu/news/31427/winner-nbc-research-contest-announced NBC Research Contest Winner: Amy Trosen – “The Body of Christ On and Off the Cross" Congratulations to Amy—and, thank you to ALL who entered the 2nd annual NBC Research Contest! The 2020 winning paper has been published in NBC’s institutional repository and is… Mon, 04 May 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31427/winner-nbc-research-contest-announced https://nbc.edu/news/31428/from-south-america-to-nbc Wow!  It is thirteen years at Nazarene Bible College as an Adjunct Professor.  My name is Ramesh K. Deosarran.  I was born in Guyana, South America, where  I answered the Call of God to preach at an early age.  My parents were influential in my life, and my Aunt Mavis,… Mon, 04 May 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31428/from-south-america-to-nbc https://nbc.edu/news/31429/summer-registration For those who are scheduled for summer classes, you will soon be receiving your course-schedule information from your Academic Advisor for next term.  Please be sure to process those emails quickly. For Degree students who use Federal Financial Aid, please be on the lookout for a book… Mon, 04 May 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31429/summer-registration https://nbc.edu/news/31430/nbc-student-giving-her-best As a missionary, I have spent most of my ministry outside of the continental US.  When my best friend challenged me to go back to school and study, I didn’t have any faith that this would be possible.  But imagine my surprise when I discovered that the Nazarene Bible College had an… Mon, 11 May 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31430/nbc-student-giving-her-best https://nbc.edu/news/31431/teacher-and-church-woman I was born on November 15, 1947 to Gordon and Opal Wilcox in Billings, Montana. My parents were faithful members and hard workers in Billings First Church of the Nazarene. At the ripe age of seven days, I became a faithful attendee of church. I am told I sang my first solo - Jesus Loves Me - at age… Mon, 11 May 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31431/teacher-and-church-woman https://nbc.edu/news/31434/spiritual-knowledge As co-director of the Bible and Theology program, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the graduates of the 2020 class from Nazarene Bible College. I know that the journey through the various requirements, demands, classes, exegetical papers (!), and examinations is not an easy… Fri, 15 May 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31434/spiritual-knowledge https://nbc.edu/news/31435/pastoral-ministry-graduates Pastoral Ministry Graduates Class of 2020 Congratulations on completing your Pastoral Ministry Degree. Graduation represents your determination to give God and the Church your very best as you follow God’s calling on your life. We consider it a privilege to have been a part of your… Fri, 15 May 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31435/pastoral-ministry-graduates https://nbc.edu/news/31436/accomplishment-beginnings Yes, you still are being graduated even though there is no ceremony per se. Yes, you will still receive your certificate or diploma, though there will not be much pomp and circumstance right now. Yes, you and your family and friends should rightfully celebrate this accomplishment. You set… Fri, 15 May 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31436/accomplishment-beginnings https://nbc.edu/news/31437/golden-cords-distinguish-nbc-honors-graduates Graduating from Nazarene Bible College is an achievement and an honor. To recognize those who accomplish this, we traditionally hold an annual Commencement Ceremony to publicly present graduates with their diplomas and awards. To mark the significance of their academic achievement, all graduates… Fri, 15 May 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31437/golden-cords-distinguish-nbc-honors-graduates https://nbc.edu/news/31438/graduating-with-honors Honor Cords  Nayomia May Anderson  Daniel R Baker  Sharon R Baso  Daryl L Blank  William R Castellanos  Sin Kwan Kwan Chan  Joseph Christodoulos  Troy Allen Cook  Beau D Cotton  Paul Emil Czarniecki… Fri, 15 May 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31438/graduating-with-honors https://nbc.edu/news/31439/recognition-and-celebration The word commencement is defined as: an act or instance of commencing; beginning. the ceremony of conferring degrees or granting diplomas at the end of the academic year. The day on which this ceremony takes place. [1] Nazarene Bible College has celebrated a commencement… Fri, 15 May 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31439/recognition-and-celebration https://nbc.edu/news/31440/list-of-nbc-2020-graduates-with-degree Major BA in Ministry Bible and Theology Charles B Britt Paul Emil Czarniecki Ryan Patrick Gallagher Corey Lee Grasty Heather Marie Hartwick Holly L Johnson Jessica KJ Lacey Matthew J McCluer Daniel F Santos Kristie L Selvidge Steven… Fri, 15 May 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31440/list-of-nbc-2020-graduates-with-degree https://nbc.edu/news/31441/graduates-called-to-shine-a-beacon-of-love Nazarene Bible College’s graduation weekend includes many traditions. These traditions have encouraged, blessed, and inspired graduates to remember their God-given purpose and articulate pledges to make the world a better place. In particular, the Torch Ceremony challenges graduates to… Fri, 15 May 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31441/graduates-called-to-shine-a-beacon-of-love https://nbc.edu/news/31442/get-to-know-some-of-the-nbc-2020-graduates Jill Nicole Mallow:  Hello, my name is Jill and currently I am in my 6th year of youth ministry. I am the youth pastor at Fort Pierce First Church of the Nazarene. I also have reached 10 years of service at Winn-Dixie grocery store where I am currently a customer service lead. I also do… Mon, 18 May 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31442/get-to-know-some-of-the-nbc-2020-graduates https://nbc.edu/news/31443/to-the-nbc-hispanic-pastoral-ministries-class-of-2020 I am thankful that God allowed me to accompany you in your journey from the very first moment until now. When you were considering studying, I talked with each of you on the phone before you were a student. Later, after you were accepted, I organized your classes for you, picked your professors,… Mon, 18 May 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31443/to-the-nbc-hispanic-pastoral-ministries-class-of-2020 https://nbc.edu/news/31444/well-done To the men and women who have completed this stage of their lifelong learning journey, who through the past few years have: kept in step with the Author and Perfecter of our faith, denied themselves, picked up their cross and followed on, discovered more about themselves and others… Mon, 18 May 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31444/well-done https://nbc.edu/news/31445/disappointments-turned-to-victories In 1786, Thomas Coke, trusted friend of John Wesley, set sail with several missionaries who were planning to begin a work in Nova Scotia. Violent storms turned their one-month voyage into three; however, when they finally reached a safe port, they were not in Nova Scotia but Antigua. As the weary… Mon, 18 May 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31445/disappointments-turned-to-victories https://nbc.edu/news/31446/to-ministry-preparation-graduates I want to congratulate each of you for your hard work and perseverance in completing your educational requirement for ordination. I pray God’s richest blessings on you and your family as you serve the Lord in the years ahead. I encourage you to continue the life-long journey of learning and… Mon, 18 May 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31446/to-ministry-preparation-graduates https://nbc.edu/news/31447/to-graduates-of-the-christian-counseling-and-the-counseling-for-christian-ministries-programs Congratulations! You have achieved your goal of earning a bachelor’s degree with a major in counseling. As the director of your program, I know that the counseling curriculum, like all our majors at NBC, was not an easy one. It took a great deal of persistence to finish your coursework. … Mon, 18 May 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31447/to-graduates-of-the-christian-counseling-and-the-counseling-for-christian-ministries-programs https://nbc.edu/news/31448/god-called-you-and-gave-you-the-gifts-and-tools-to-be-successful Congratulations! You worked hard!  Be proud!  You earned it!  Look to the future with confidence. You have the gifts and tools to be successful. In the classroom, “We learned together!” Now it is your turn to learn together with those around you. The… Mon, 18 May 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31448/god-called-you-and-gave-you-the-gifts-and-tools-to-be-successful https://nbc.edu/news/31449/we-noticed-your-yes While 20/20 commonly refers to “perfect vision,” no one foresaw that 2020 would be “closed” due to COVID-19. Despite the closures, the author of Hebrews reminds us that what we do for Christ never goes unnoticed: "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great… Mon, 18 May 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31449/we-noticed-your-yes https://nbc.edu/news/31450/we-stand-amazed As a seminary student, I sometimes attended Berkeley, CA Church of the Nazarene, founded by Phineas F. Bresee. On this particular occasion a fellow seminarian attended service with me. After we sang “I Stand Amazed in the Presence of Jesus the Nazarene,” this non-Nazarene friend of… Mon, 18 May 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31450/we-stand-amazed https://nbc.edu/news/31451/to-the-leadership--ethics-and-christian-educational-ministries-graduates We hope you found your educational experience in the Leadership & Ethics Program and the Christian Educational Ministries Program filled with a unique balance between academic and practical experience in your ministry preparation.  It was a blessing to have you in these two programs and… Mon, 18 May 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31451/to-the-leadership--ethics-and-christian-educational-ministries-graduates https://nbc.edu/news/31452/memorial-day-nbc-holiday In observance of Memorial Day, the NBC offices will be closed Monday, May 25th. Memorial Day commemorates all men and women who have died in U.S. military service. … Tue, 19 May 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31452/memorial-day-nbc-holiday https://nbc.edu/news/31453/from-maine-to-kansas-city I grew up on the beautiful rocky coast of Maine in a non-Christian home. I fortunately had a lovely Christian grandmother who had the greatest impact on my life. Because of her love for me and the Lord, when it came time to decide to go to college, I decided I wanted to go to a Christian school so… Tue, 19 May 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31453/from-maine-to-kansas-city https://nbc.edu/news/31454/from-the-bronx-to-the-boy-scouts-to-nbc I was born in the Bronx in New York City in 1947, and grew up in one of the surrounding suburban communities. My mother and father were both native New Yorkers whose families had immigrated to America from Europe. Oh yes, we were Jewish! After graduating High School in 1965, I joined the Air Force… Tue, 26 May 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31454/from-the-bronx-to-the-boy-scouts-to-nbc https://nbc.edu/news/31455/the-corner-mailbox During these challenging times of social distancing and stay-at-home orders, many people can feel the hurt of being isolated and alone. The danger is that we can lose sight of God’s call and purpose for our life. Even during lonely and difficult times, we should be reminded that we are… Tue, 26 May 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31455/the-corner-mailbox https://nbc.edu/news/31456/what-some-2020-graduates-did-over-their-graduation-weekend This was not the weekend that our graduates had hoped for, but thankfulness and celebration was still in the air this past weekend. Here is a window into what some of the 95 2020 NBC graduates' weekend was like.  Roy Victor III: I sat around in amazement thinking I finally finished… Tue, 26 May 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31456/what-some-2020-graduates-did-over-their-graduation-weekend https://nbc.edu/news/31457/districts-looking-for-strong-ministry-candidates This weekend was graduation without the onsite celebration! The 2020 class of graduates is 95 strong. District Superintendents have been informed and Ministry Openings are being sent to the entire 2020 class for their consideration. Many District Superintendents are announcing open… Tue, 26 May 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31457/districts-looking-for-strong-ministry-candidates https://nbc.edu/news/31458/church-ministry-openings Ministry position :  Teachers/ Teaching Assistants (We provide housing, utilities and board) Church/Ministry: Native American Christian Academy Location: Sun Valley, Arizona Position is: Fulltime Ministry contact person: Kristi O'Riley  Position: Executive… Tue, 26 May 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31458/church-ministry-openings https://nbc.edu/news/31459/congratulations-to-nbc-spring-deans-list-and-honor-roll Dean’s List Jacinta Alcayde Ligia Ambriz Nayomia Anderson Alissa Boulton Javier Castro Desiree Ferring Penny Hardyman Dennis Knight Joshua Krug Sergio Lopez-Galvan Matthew Lowry Robert McLaughlin Willems Pierre RuthAnn… Mon, 01 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31459/congratulations-to-nbc-spring-deans-list-and-honor-roll https://nbc.edu/news/31460/plans-and-promises The wisdom writer penned these words: “ Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed” Proverbs 16:3 (NIV). And while I believe that this is true, there have been times when it seems that our plans “go up in smoke.” We can all relate to this because of… Mon, 01 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31460/plans-and-promises https://nbc.edu/news/31461/getting-to-know-dr-lockard My early years were spent growing up in western Pennsylvania near Pittsburgh. Yet, I am NOT a Steelers fan. I had three wonderful brothers and good parents, although I was not raised in a Christian home. I was six-years-old before I attended any church for the first time. I was invited by my… Mon, 01 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31461/getting-to-know-dr-lockard https://nbc.edu/news/31462/an-amazing-life-trajectory My early years were spent growing up in western Pennsylvania near Pittsburgh. Yet, I am NOT a Steelers fan. I had three wonderful brothers and good parents, although I was not raised in a Christian home. I was six-years-old before I attended any church for the first time. I was invited by my… Mon, 01 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31462/an-amazing-life-trajectory https://nbc.edu/news/31463/board-of-general-superintendents-affirms-manual-statement-on-discrimination Broad attention has focused in recent days in the United States of America, as well as other nations of the world, on issues of discrimination, race relations, and the inherent value of every person as created in the image of God. We want to remind Nazarenes around the world as well as everyone… Mon, 08 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31463/board-of-general-superintendents-affirms-manual-statement-on-discrimination https://nbc.edu/news/31464/one-of-the-joys-of-life I was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1951. My father was a minister.  He planted a church in Duncan, Oklahoma in 1964. I graduated from Duncan High School in 1969 and moved to Houston, Texas to attend what is now Mid America Christian University.    I met my wife,… Mon, 08 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31464/one-of-the-joys-of-life https://nbc.edu/news/31465/workers-for-the-harvest-field After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of Him to every town and place where He was about to go. He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest field. Go! I… Mon, 15 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31465/workers-for-the-harvest-field https://nbc.edu/news/31466/being-used-as-gods-vessel I am sharing so that NBC knows the far reach it has. Like other NBC graduates, God has used me in great ways since graduating from NBC.   I initially started my path in the military chaplain program but found God had other plans. I soon transitioned into Military Intelligence… Mon, 15 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31466/being-used-as-gods-vessel https://nbc.edu/news/31467/living-with-a-sense-of-eternity My earliest friends carried spears and herded goats. My missionary father died there in Tanzania, and I moved with my mother back to Minnesota, where I lived through my college years. While an exchange student in Japan, I made a commitment to Christ. I returned to Japan to teach English and at… Mon, 15 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31467/living-with-a-sense-of-eternity https://nbc.edu/news/31468/holiness-john-wesley-and-the-church-of-the-nazarene I grew up in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. As a youth I enjoyed sports, mostly basketball and football, and hanging out with my friends. We attended the local Lutheran church until my high school years. My older brother, Eric, received Christ in 1972 and began attending the local Assembly… Mon, 22 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31468/holiness-john-wesley-and-the-church-of-the-nazarene https://nbc.edu/news/31469/worthy-to-trust-in-all-situations “Great is our Lord and mighty in power; His understanding has no limit.” Psalm 147:5 NIV I’m not sure we understand how much God understands about our current situations. God’s understanding has no limits.  God is stronger than time. HE controls time; if… Mon, 22 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31469/worthy-to-trust-in-all-situations https://nbc.edu/news/31470/from-india-to-colorado-springs-to-nbc I was born and raised in a Christian family in Trivandrum, Kerala (located in the Southern part of India), the eldest of three children. My mother, however, passed away when I was only 15 years old, and that was a time in my life where my faith in God was incredibly shaken. After completing High… Thu, 25 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31470/from-india-to-colorado-springs-to-nbc https://nbc.edu/news/31471/desperate-for-god Ephesians 3:14-19  14  For this reason I kneel before the Father,  15  from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name.  16  I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your… Thu, 25 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31471/desperate-for-god https://nbc.edu/news/31472/statement-on-the-30th-general-assembly-board-of-general-superintendents The world has been impacted by an unexpected pandemic that has affected every area of life, including the health, safety, finances, and mobility of the global church. As a result, the Board of General Superintendents (BGS) called for several entities to review plans for the upcoming 30th… Thu, 25 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31472/statement-on-the-30th-general-assembly-board-of-general-superintendents https://nbc.edu/news/31473/transcript-ordering-has-a-new-look Coming the week of June 28th NBC’s partnership with TranscriptsPlus will transition to Parchment transcript ordering services. Be watching for the new link to the Parchment ordering page on our website under the My NBC tab, then click on “Request Your NBC Transcript” to link to… Thu, 25 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31473/transcript-ordering-has-a-new-look https://nbc.edu/news/31474/office-closed-july-3-2020 The NBC staff will be out of the office July 3, 2020 in celebration of the 4th of July.  Carol Crippen Payroll Specialist & HR Nazarene Bible College… Mon, 29 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31474/office-closed-july-3-2020 https://nbc.edu/news/31475/the-churchs-response Substance abuse is prevalent and destructive. How should the church respond? Take a look back to this time last year and read about how the New Beginning Nazarene Church in Mount Airy, Maryland fought back against drug use in their community. … Mon, 06 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31475/the-churchs-response https://nbc.edu/news/31476/freedom-through-a-relationship-with-christ Let us mediate on the spiritual freedom through our relationship with Christ. Here are some freedom passages from the Sacred Scriptures: “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32 “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free… Mon, 06 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31476/freedom-through-a-relationship-with-christ https://nbc.edu/news/31477/orientation-and-fall-classes Hello Everyone, We hope you are having a great summer with family and friends!  We are excited for the start of another school year!  We’ve been trying to reach you!  We have class schedules completed and are awaiting your confirmation. Summer B Orientation… Mon, 06 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31477/orientation-and-fall-classes https://nbc.edu/news/31478/journey-from-musician-to-pastor From a very early age, I could be found for hours sitting at the windowsill playing the keyboard, or at least, imagining it. I began taking piano lessons at the age of seven and continued throughout high school, hoping to study and major in piano performance at some prominent music university. My… Mon, 06 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31478/journey-from-musician-to-pastor https://nbc.edu/news/31479/what-is-nbc-policy In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1989 and Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Amendment of 1989, Nazarene Bible College clearly prohibits the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of drugs, alcohol, and unlawful substances by students and employees or as any part of campus… Mon, 13 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31479/what-is-nbc-policy https://nbc.edu/news/31480/making-disciples-through-theological-education It’s a privilege to be a member of the adjunct faculty at NBC Online. After Evelyn’s and my years of face-to-face involvement with students in two Nazarene colleges in southern Africa (Republic of South Africa and Eswatini/Swaziland), it was hard to imagine that “virtual”… Mon, 13 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31480/making-disciples-through-theological-education https://nbc.edu/news/31481/did-you-know-about-nbc- Did you know... that NBC has been accredited by what is now the Association for Biblical Higher Education since 1976? To interpret this a bit, what this means is that an NBC education counts; NBC has been accredited for the last 44 years! With this degree, one can continue on to… Mon, 13 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31481/did-you-know-about-nbc- https://nbc.edu/news/31482/a-window-into-a-students-life We have gotten permission to share this email with you from one NBC student. His reality is not unlike many of our students, adjusting ministry because of these times. May these thoughts be an encouragement to each reader, as we also serve God where He has called us: I hope you are doing well. Mon, 13 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31482/a-window-into-a-students-life https://nbc.edu/news/31483/everyone-is-a-recruiter Have you ever thought of yourself as an NBC admissions recruiter? We all are recruiters as we share what NBC offers for those involved in ministry and are looking for ministry preparation. It struck me lately that there are people around me who are passionately serving the Lord in the local church,… Mon, 13 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31483/everyone-is-a-recruiter https://nbc.edu/news/31485/under-construction When Nazarene Bible College was conceived in Portland, Oregon in June, 1964, my eleven-year-old life across town was also under construction. Our family had recently moved from an ethnically diverse neighborhood in North Portland, not more than four miles from the Memorial Coliseum where the 1964… Mon, 20 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31485/under-construction https://nbc.edu/news/31486/where-can-you-start Are you ready to learn more about how you might be able to help others in your own community? The Salvation Army and Celebrate Recovery are both well-known sources of Bible-based addiction recovery programs. You may be able to partner with a program already functioning in your community, or… Mon, 20 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31486/where-can-you-start https://nbc.edu/news/31487/the-depths-of-the-love-of-god NBC makes it a priority to pray for our students, staff, faculty and the world each week. Each Wednesday, administrators, staff and faculty gather through zoom to pray together and to share the praises and needs of our community. We are always privileged to have one of our own bring a devotional… Mon, 20 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31487/the-depths-of-the-love-of-god https://nbc.edu/news/31491/youve-got-a-friend One of my favorite songs from the 1970’s was “You’ve Got A Friend.” The song was written by Carole King and recorded by both King and James Taylor. According to author James D. Perone, the song’s themes include an expression of a “universal, sisterly/brotherly,… Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31491/youve-got-a-friend https://nbc.edu/news/31492/ministering-in-troubled-times These days ministry has been anything but normal.  And, as we look ahead we are told to expect that the future will be a "new normal."  I don't know all that this means, but I do know that God goes before us, and He will equip and empower us for what lies ahead. I… Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31492/ministering-in-troubled-times https://nbc.edu/news/31493/provider-for-ministry-preparation-for-the-church-of-the-nazarene The 2019-20 school year is quickly coming to a close and the date for accepting new students has passed.  The last new student orientation started two weeks ago.  We can now say that NBC is proud to have served 1137 individuals by helping them complete at least one course towards their… Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31493/provider-for-ministry-preparation-for-the-church-of-the-nazarene https://nbc.edu/news/31494/being-an-optimistic-in-a-pessimistic-world A devotional given at a NBC staff prayer time by President Graves on Philippians 4:4-13… A great challenge we face today is living optimistically in a pessimistic world. In the brief time I have this day I would rather focus on living optimistically rather than rehearsing the many ways… Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31494/being-an-optimistic-in-a-pessimistic-world https://nbc.edu/news/31495/celebrating-25-years-of-service At the NBC Faculty Workshop which is held once a year, two very special NBC administrators were honored: Dr. Alan Lyke for 25 years of service and Mr. Fred Phillips for 20 years of service to NBC. President Graves shared that Dr. Lyke has served as faculty, as chaplain of the college, as… Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31495/celebrating-25-years-of-service https://nbc.edu/news/31496/celebrating-20-years-of-service At the NBC Faculty Workshop which is held once a year, two very special administrators were honored: Dr. Alan Lyke for 25 years of service to NBC, and Mr. Fred Phillips for 20 years of service. President Graves honored Mr. Fred Phillips, the Chief Information Officer of NBC, for his 20 years… Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31496/celebrating-20-years-of-service https://nbc.edu/news/31497/called-to-pastor-and-educate When God called me to ministry back in my homeland Aotearoa, New Zealand, though I argued for a few years since being a female and single pastor was relatively unknown in our country then, I had no idea of the different racial groups and the areas of ministry He had in mind… Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31497/called-to-pastor-and-educate https://nbc.edu/news/31498/the-yearly-faculty-workshop NBC is blessed with its faculty. They have served at NBC for many years, dedicating their lives to form pastors and ministry leaders. They have written and developed curriculums and have held high the standard of excellence in theological education. Once a year, the faculty gather together and… Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31498/the-yearly-faculty-workshop https://nbc.edu/news/31499/you-are-essential When the government decided which workers were essential and non-essential, where did you and the people you know fall? Let’s be honest: The world wants to label you. From the world’s perspective, putting a label on you makes it easier to categorize your buying preferences, your… Mon, 03 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31499/you-are-essential https://nbc.edu/news/31500/safecolleges-training-is-available The SafeColleges Training System offers several courses on substance abuse awareness, and since we partner with SafeColleges, the training is free to all active students, faculty, and staff. The Reasonable Suspicion track is a great starting point, with further training available on Drug Free… Mon, 03 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31500/safecolleges-training-is-available https://nbc.edu/news/31501/following-god-training-others---dr-arthur-t-roxby I am Art – a passionate follower of God; husband to Allyson; Dad to Caitlin, Kyle, and Abbey; PopPop to Maddie, June, and Evie Jean; and pastor of Christ Center Wesleyan Church in Sedona, Arizona. I am a native of central Pennsylvania. Of the various places that I have lived, most of my… Mon, 03 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31501/following-god-training-others---dr-arthur-t-roxby https://nbc.edu/news/31502/bgs-letter-to-pastors-and-leaders 31 July 2020 Dear Pastors and Leaders, We greet you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. In this time, we are constantly reminded that our strength comes from the Lord. As a holiness people, we continually seek to have our hearts filled to overflowing with the holy and loving… Mon, 03 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31502/bgs-letter-to-pastors-and-leaders https://nbc.edu/news/31504/diploma-received---degree-conferred Dr. Joseph R. Warrington completed his Doctor of Ministry degree from Denver Seminary in the State of Colorado in May 2020. Dr. Warrington has been an instructor for NBC since 1993, teaching Pastoral Ministries, Bible, and Ministry Preparation courses; he currently serves as the Director of… Tue, 04 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31504/diploma-received---degree-conferred https://nbc.edu/news/31505/everyone-using-their-talents Dr Gary Haines shared a devotional with the NBC faculty and Staff about God blessing us as a team where God is glorified with the end result of all of us put together, like the good news of 1,000 Nazarene students being served by NBC last year. Dr. Haines shared that when he was just starting… Mon, 10 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31505/everyone-using-their-talents https://nbc.edu/news/31506/thank-you-letter-from-recent-nbc-graduate Dear Prof and Pastor Timothy McKeithen, I am so happy that "we have finished a Bachelors", and I say "we are done" because you were there selecting my subjects, praying for me, fighting for me, always looking for the best opportunities, never refused to help me and above… Mon, 10 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31506/thank-you-letter-from-recent-nbc-graduate https://nbc.edu/news/31507/summer-2020-deans-list--honor-list Dean’s List Summer 2020 Jacinta L Alcayde Ligia Ruth Ambriz Nayomia May Anderson Alissa Rose Boulton Felicia Shantel Bradshaw Joseph Christodoulos Christopher Sean Dana Vanessa De Luna Desiree Lynn Ferring Tracy R Fogleson Alexander Jose… Mon, 17 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31507/summer-2020-deans-list--honor-list https://nbc.edu/news/31508/why-so-many-church-members-are-ornery Printed with permission. Taken from the E-News of the MICHIGAN DISTRICT CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, July 18, 2020. Dear Michigan District, Thom Rainer has come up with ten reasons why people are so ornery during this pandemic. I thought you might like to see  “why so many of our… Mon, 10 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31508/why-so-many-church-members-are-ornery https://nbc.edu/news/31509/a-call-to-law Alex Schmitt was hired at Nazarene Bible College one year ago as an Academic Advisor. His role has been to help students when they call. Sometimes they call when things are going right, but more often, they call when there is a need or something has gone wrong. As an advisor, Alex has helped… Mon, 17 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31509/a-call-to-law https://nbc.edu/news/31510/dangerous-prayers I’m involved in a Weekly Small Men’s Bible Study group that meets on Tuesday mornings at 7:00AM!! (I must be serious about this spiritual growth thing, if I’m willing to meet a group of six to eight guys every week at this hour in the morning)!!  For the last six or eight… Mon, 17 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31510/dangerous-prayers https://nbc.edu/news/31511/open-ministry-position-august-2020 Ministry position: Youth Pastor  Church/Ministry: Prescott Church of the Nazarene Location: Prescott Arizona Position is: Fulltime Church/Ministry contact person:                 Name: Ira… Mon, 17 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31511/open-ministry-position-august-2020 https://nbc.edu/news/31512/every-good-thing-in-my-life I was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa in the heart of farm country, but I am a city boy. I was raised in what most would consider a "religious" home. I went to church every Sunday morning because that was the expectation. Outside of Sundays, I seldom gave much thought to God. Though I was taught… Mon, 17 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31512/every-good-thing-in-my-life https://nbc.edu/news/31513/finding-god-and-being-used-by-him I was born in 1959 in Jacksonville, North Carolina. I had the privilege of traveling around the USA and world as a “military brat.” My parents made sure (Thank Jesus!) that I was in Sunday School often. Sometimes church, too. But they did not regularly go themselves. God’s grace… Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31513/finding-god-and-being-used-by-him https://nbc.edu/news/31514/ministry-openings Ministry positions:   Teachers/ Teaching Assistants (We provide housing, utilities and board) Church/Ministry: Native American Christian Academy Location: Sun Valley, Arizona Position is:   Fulltime Church/Ministry contact person: … Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31514/ministry-openings https://nbc.edu/news/31515/certificate-of-church-planting On August 14, 2020, a donation was made to NBC to underwrite the creation of a lay Certificate of Church Planting!  This program is a collaboration between three Nazarene entities (The Task Force on Church Planting, Discipleship Ministries, and NBC). I am excited about the… Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31515/certificate-of-church-planting https://nbc.edu/news/31516/fighting-the-good-fight Wanting to quit when things get tough, is a common feeling that many people experience. In the tough times, quitting does seem like an easier solution than continuing on. However, in the long term, quitting might have the hardest outcome. Dr. Gary Haines gives some insight below on this subject. Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31516/fighting-the-good-fight https://nbc.edu/news/31517/just-two-questions The NBC faculty and staff are blessed to have a weekly prayer time which we call the “NBC Prayer Chapel.” Each week the needs of our students, pastors, ministry leaders, friends and family are shared and prayed for. We see God answering those prayers each week. This grows our faith and… Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31517/just-two-questions https://nbc.edu/news/31518/general-superintendents-letter 21 August 2020 Dear Pastors and Leaders, We find ourselves in August and still facing the COVID-19 virus. Many of us had hoped that this season would have come to an end by now and that life could get back to some form of “normal.” While that may not be the case, we are… Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31518/general-superintendents-letter https://nbc.edu/news/31519/labor-day Just a reminder that September 7th is Labor Day.  This is a holiday for NBC.  The NBC offices will be closed on Monday to observe this holiday. This holiday honors working people. For children, it represents the end of summer and the start of the school year. Labor Day is… Mon, 31 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31519/labor-day https://nbc.edu/news/31520/thank-god-for-you "We ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love all of you have for one another is increasing. Therefore, among God’s churches we boast about your perseverance and faith in all… Mon, 31 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31520/thank-god-for-you https://nbc.edu/news/31521/positive-experience Thank you. NBC has encouraged me for 8 years to keep moving forward and not give up. I don't know I could do this without calls from Gary Haines and his heart to pray with me. I had encouraging classmates and instructors who really cared. I have learned so much and I am ready and prepared to do… Mon, 31 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31521/positive-experience https://nbc.edu/news/31522/refined-by-fire In my “former life” (before I received a call to ministry), I worked at a precious metal company in Germany. This company worked with all kinds of precious metals (gold, silver, palladium, platinum, rhodium, and others) and produced everything you can imagine: jewelry, dental gold,… Tue, 08 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31522/refined-by-fire https://nbc.edu/news/31523/living-as-people-of-hope Dear Pastors and Leaders, Hope does not disappoint us, for we live as people of hope. Paul writes to the church in Rome, “And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.” (Romans… Tue, 08 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31523/living-as-people-of-hope https://nbc.edu/news/31524/serving-with-compassion Born in Manila, Philippines, I was raised in a devout Catholic family of five children.  However, it was through The Salvation Army that I truly understood what it meant to be a believer and follower of Jesus Christ.  I accepted Him as the Lord and Savior of my life as a 17-year-old… Tue, 08 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31524/serving-with-compassion https://nbc.edu/news/31529/serving-the-lord-teaching-from-puerto-rico My grandmother left her spiritual imprint on all my family. She was orphaned at thirteen after she completed fourth grade and began to earn her living.  Her life’s path was frequently rocky, but her confidence in God continued to grow. She was instrumental in evangelizing her… Mon, 14 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31529/serving-the-lord-teaching-from-puerto-rico https://nbc.edu/news/31530/celebrating-the-legacy-of-harold-b-graves-sr Harold B. Graves Sr., 92, of Georgetown, Texas, passed away 9 September 2019. He was a retired district superintendent and minister. He is the father of current General Superintendent David Graves and Nazarene Bible College President Harold Graves Jr. Harold B. Graves was born 12 October 1927… Mon, 14 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31530/celebrating-the-legacy-of-harold-b-graves-sr https://nbc.edu/news/31531/a-giant-of-a-man-as-my-father Last night, my wife asked if I had posted on Facebook anything about the passing of my Father. To be honest, I have been overwhelmed with so many emotions as I have read the many tributes to the godly man I called Dad. Simply put: my father was a giant in my eyes and life. He taught me so much… Mon, 14 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31531/a-giant-of-a-man-as-my-father https://nbc.edu/news/31532/verdi-virus “All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another because ‘God opposes the proud  but shows favor to the humble.’ Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.” (I Peter 5:5-6) Are you aware of… Mon, 14 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31532/verdi-virus https://nbc.edu/news/31533/learning-through-the-storm Greetings to the Nazarene family! The year 2020 started like any other year. Communities, churches, families, all of us, started with plans for the new year and dreams for the new decade. Pastors had plans to accomplish their Vision 20/20; many families had plans and resolutions for the new… Mon, 14 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31533/learning-through-the-storm https://nbc.edu/news/31534/the-power-of-your-signature The US Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787, but it took more than two and a half years of work and compromise for all thirteen original colonies to vote to ratify the document and officially join the United States of America. Those signatures carried great weight for all the citizens of… Mon, 14 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31534/the-power-of-your-signature https://nbc.edu/news/31535/take-a-practice-citizenship-civics-test During the naturalization interview that is part of the process of becoming a US citizen, a US Citizen and Immigration Services officer asks the applicant up to ten questions from a list of 100 possibilities. The applicant must answer six correctly. Would you like to try the practice test? This one… Mon, 14 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31535/take-a-practice-citizenship-civics-test https://nbc.edu/news/31536/the-funeral-of-dr-harold-b-graves-sr-live-streamed On Monday, September 21st at 9:30am, there will be a funeral for Harold B. Graves Sr., a man who left an impact on his family, on the church and on the world. NBC President Harold Graves Jr. has conveyed that the funeral will be  live streamed on   YouTube,  Facebook, and … Thu, 17 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31536/the-funeral-of-dr-harold-b-graves-sr-live-streamed https://nbc.edu/news/31537/measuring-your-ministry A farmer was walking in the field one day measuring the meaning and success of his life. He looked up into the sky for some answers, and he had a vision. He saw the letters “P” and “C” in the clouds. He interpreted that to mean to “Preach Christ.” After many… Wed, 23 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31537/measuring-your-ministry https://nbc.edu/news/31538/reflect-holiness-in-a-polarized-world 18 September 2020 Dear Pastors and Leaders, We live and minister in a world that is increasingly polarized. We see a widening of perspectives from the varied countries of the world, and from individuals on issues that impact our lives. The polarity we face reflects differing opinions on… Wed, 23 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31538/reflect-holiness-in-a-polarized-world https://nbc.edu/news/31539/needs-turn-into-passions NBC has afforded my family and I many different opportunities in the realm of ministry and education. My desire, my passion, has become clearer to preach and teach; As God makes that calling clear, one such passion has arose, to be able to someday teach at NBC and give back to the school that has… Mon, 28 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31539/needs-turn-into-passions https://nbc.edu/news/31540/used-by-the-lord I was born in Fairbanks, Alaska into a Christian home. My parents were very involved in Fairbanks First Church of the Nazarene, which I attended throughout my childhood and youth. While in high school I felt a call to go into the preaching ministry. After I long inner struggle, I decided not to… Mon, 28 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31540/used-by-the-lord https://nbc.edu/news/31541/its-time-for-financial-aid-applications It’s that time of year! Time to renew your Free Application for Federal Student Aid for 2021-22 The FAFSA application for 2021-2022 (July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022) Federal Aid is available starting October 1, 2020. This one application includes eligibility for the Pell Grant, SEOG… Mon, 28 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31541/its-time-for-financial-aid-applications https://nbc.edu/news/31542/bless-your-pastor Here are some ideas on blessing your pastor. The National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) “Bless Your Pastor Campaign” is funded by a grant from the Lilly Endowment. Perhaps your district and/or church would like information about this: Pastor Appreciation Month – Easy… Mon, 28 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31542/bless-your-pastor https://nbc.edu/news/31543/thoughts-from-an-nbc-alumnus Here is a little about Pastor Rich Saunders and about his ministry at Three Rivers Church of the Nazarene in Michigan: The Lord has done incredible work in my life, and I'm not shy about that!  I'm Pastor Rich Saunders, Lead Pastor at Three Rivers Church of the Nazarene… Mon, 28 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31543/thoughts-from-an-nbc-alumnus https://nbc.edu/news/31544/a-letter-especially-for-nbc-students Hello Everyone, We hope you are having a great fall!   Winter A classes begin on November 9 – only 2 weeks away... If you are a new or continuing student, it is important for you to process your Recommended and Verification Schedule emails as soon as you… Mon, 05 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31544/a-letter-especially-for-nbc-students https://nbc.edu/news/31545/pastor-prof-and-ministry-trainer I was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  My father was a pastor for nearly forty years.  He began his pastoral ministry in the Pilgrim Holiness Church in Colorado, and we became Nazarenes prior to the merger of the Wesleyan Methodist and the Pilgrims.  My parents moved to Kansas,… Mon, 05 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31545/pastor-prof-and-ministry-trainer https://nbc.edu/news/31546/we-are-a-connected-people-despite-the-times Dear Pastors and Leaders, We are reminded by the Apostle Paul of the fragility of the world and all that we face because we “have this treasure in jars of clay.” As these “jars of clay,” “we are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven… Mon, 05 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31546/we-are-a-connected-people-despite-the-times https://nbc.edu/news/31547/an-active-part When I decided to follow Christ as my Savior, my life changed completely. One of the things that changed was my concept of the church. Before accepting Christ, the church was a building that I visited every Sunday. It was the place where my religion gathered on Sundays. But after accepting Christ,… Mon, 05 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31547/an-active-part https://nbc.edu/news/31548/from-the-desk-of-the-president-with-appreciation-for-our-pastors October is Pastor Appreciation Month. This month is set aside to celebrate with sincere appreciation the work and leadership of our pastors. As a pastor it was always a blessing when the church took time to recognize me and my family for being their pastor. In this most unusual year, I have… Mon, 12 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31548/from-the-desk-of-the-president-with-appreciation-for-our-pastors https://nbc.edu/news/31549/testimony-from-an-nbc-student- I am so grateful to be a student at NBC. I am in my second year, and I have enjoyed every course so far. I have met the most wonderful professors and gained friendships. I am growing spiritually in the process. I am glad I listened to God and took this leap of faith. His plan is always better… Mon, 12 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31549/testimony-from-an-nbc-student- https://nbc.edu/news/31550/so-many-ways-to-serve-god I was born in the Bethesda Naval Hospital on 22 October, 1958. My father was career Navy. My parents divorced when I was 3, and we moved from Philadelphia to South Jersey to live with my maternal grandparents and great aunt. My grandmother and great aunt came to America from Italy in 1897 on a ship… Mon, 12 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31550/so-many-ways-to-serve-god https://nbc.edu/news/31551/chew-the-straw-spit-out-the-twigs-digest-the-good-spit-out-the-bad What do you do when you feel like no one agrees with you? It can be challenging in the classroom when opinions differ. One can even feel alone when others are opposing you. It is nice when someone else in the class has the same view on things as you. But that does not always happen. Here is some… Mon, 12 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31551/chew-the-straw-spit-out-the-twigs-digest-the-good-spit-out-the-bad https://nbc.edu/news/31552/ministry-job-openings Ministry Position / Posición del ministerio Pastor Church or Ministry / Iglesia o Ministerio Bloomington Eastview Address / Dirección 4545 E. Lampkin Ridge Road, Bloomington, IN District / Distrito Southwest Indiana Name / Nombre Dr. Mon, 19 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31552/ministry-job-openings https://nbc.edu/news/31553/addison-lucchi-receives-award Kansas Library Association presents Annual Presidential Awards. The Kansas Library Association is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2020 Presidential Awards. Given the situation this year with the pandemic, librarians and library advocates across the state have gone above and… Mon, 19 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31553/addison-lucchi-receives-award https://nbc.edu/news/31554/student-advice-corner If you are having difficulty in a class, here is some wise advice to encourage you: Regarding how difficult this class has been for you, I can surely relate. I remember well in my academic journey that in some classes I felt the same way. However, I just accepted the fact that this was… Mon, 19 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31554/student-advice-corner https://nbc.edu/news/31555/gbs-letter-to-pastors-and-leaders 16 October 2020 Dear Pastors and Leaders, Have there been days that you have just wished that the year 2020 would be over? We have experienced COVID, fires, storms, explosions, wars, and elections — and it almost makes you afraid to ask, “What else could happen?” But… Mon, 19 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31555/gbs-letter-to-pastors-and-leaders https://nbc.edu/news/31556/ladies-invitation-to-dwell An Evening of Worship and the Word for Women. An invitation to a Virtual Women’s Conference… Last November, over 350 women gathered for DWELL, an evening of worship and the Word. God called us to deep conversations and reflection on our lives. Heavy burdens were lifted… Mon, 19 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31556/ladies-invitation-to-dwell https://nbc.edu/news/31557/listening-to-the-hmm If you have listened to many sermons of Dr. Jim Diehl, former General Superintendent of the Church of the Nazarene over the years, you have probably heard his spiritual reminder: “If it matters to you, it matters to God.” Then he usually pauses for dramatic effect and says,… Mon, 19 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31557/listening-to-the-hmm https://nbc.edu/news/31558/serving-overseas-and-throughout-the-usa My name is Mike Reagan, and I live in Homosassa, Florida. I am the Director of Captain and Sergeants Training at the Evangeline Booth College School for Continuing Education. The college is primarily responsible for training Salvation Army officers in a two-year residency program located on the… Mon, 26 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31558/serving-overseas-and-throughout-the-usa https://nbc.edu/news/31559/it-is-time-to-vote In this highly politicized time in the United States, it seems strange that we should urge Christians to exercise both a civic privilege and duty by voting. I will not use this column to tell you how you should vote, that is not my intent. I am writing to remind you to vote. In the 2016 election,… Mon, 26 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31559/it-is-time-to-vote https://nbc.edu/news/31560/the-god-who-sees Greetings from Iowa! Where it was 90 degrees yesterday and ice on the windshield this morning! Well, maybe not quite that bad, but close! Thank you so much for the opportunity to be with you today! It is a privilege and an honor. A recent devotional I read by Eugene Peterson stemmed from… Mon, 26 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31560/the-god-who-sees https://nbc.edu/news/31561/be-still-and-know-jesus Rev. JC Nells is an NBC alumnus and is presently pastoring a “Re-Start/New-Start” church in Winslow, Arizona. This church is right outside of the Navajo Nation and is part of the South West Native American District of the Church of the Nazarene. This summary is from Rev. Nell’s… Mon, 26 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31561/be-still-and-know-jesus https://nbc.edu/news/31562/panel-discussion-for-women-in-ministry Nazarene Bible College is teaming up with the Kansas City District Church of the Nazarene to bring a panel discussion and Q&A for women in ministry! Please join us on Zoom on Thursday, November 5th at 7:00 p.m. CST for this evening of encouragement, inspiration, and fellowship. We will… Mon, 26 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31562/panel-discussion-for-women-in-ministry https://nbc.edu/news/31569/harvest-field-needs-workers I am blessed to work at Nazarene Bible College. I get to use the gifts God gave me in the area of administration, I get to work with, and for, wonderful Christian people, and I am one of the many people of the NBC family, who make things happen here at NBC, so that those people who have answered… Mon, 02 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31569/harvest-field-needs-workers https://nbc.edu/news/31570/nbc-cares-about-your-financial-wellness Nazarene Bible College received this timely reminder about Financial Wellness. We hope that you find the information as informative as we did. Please take a few minutes to review 9 Managing Money tips provided here.   Managing Your Money: Nine Tips to Achieving Financial Wellness… Mon, 02 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31570/nbc-cares-about-your-financial-wellness https://nbc.edu/news/31571/youth-it-and-teaching-over-a-lifetime The small town of Scottburgh on the east coast of South Africa is home to one of the world’s best surfing spots. It was also my home through my high school years where, during my sophomore year, I became a follower of Christ. As a young adult, I was part of a Youth for Christ short-term… Mon, 02 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31571/youth-it-and-teaching-over-a-lifetime https://nbc.edu/news/31572/introducing-some-of-this-years-senior-class-2021 “The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news...” Since 1967, men and women have studied and learned to be effective Christian ministers at Nazarene Bible College. Originally on campus and now exclusively online, NBC students… Mon, 02 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31572/introducing-some-of-this-years-senior-class-2021 https://nbc.edu/news/31573/winter-a-classes-around-the-corner Hello Everyone, We hope you are having a great fall!  And enjoying your break week. Winter A classes begin on November 9 – only 1 week away... If you are a new or continuing student, it is important for you to process your Recommended and Verification Schedule… Mon, 02 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31573/winter-a-classes-around-the-corner https://nbc.edu/news/31574/veterans-among-our-student-body Veterans Day is celebrated on Wednesday, November 11th.  This US federal holiday honors all service members and their families for serving in the United States Armed Forces. We honor our veterans for their sacrifice to keep Americans safe. Among NBC’s current enrollment, we especially… Mon, 09 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31574/veterans-among-our-student-body https://nbc.edu/news/31575/made-for-community Dear Pastors and Leaders, We bring you good news! The Church is alive and well, all around the world. We continue to hear incredible stories of compassion, missions, hospitality, generosity, salvation, and transformation from our local congregations everywhere. Thank you for your continued… Mon, 09 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31575/made-for-community https://nbc.edu/news/31576/nbc-chapel-devotional-on-psalm-34 NBC President Graves shared a devotional at the weekly NBC Chapel for faculty and staff on November 4th taken from Psalm 34. History tells us that 400-600 men were with David, the writer of the Psalm, in a cave as he was in hiding. David praises God. The Psalmist says that God protects those… Mon, 09 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31576/nbc-chapel-devotional-on-psalm-34 https://nbc.edu/news/31577/a-life-of-studying-and-teaching As a Nazarene Preachers Kid in northern Vermont and Maine, my parents taught me right from wrong almost from birth – and, of course, I chose to do wrong as soon as possible.  I asked Jesus into my heart at age 5.  It was 60% fire insurance, 30% family tradition, and 10% love of the… Mon, 09 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31577/a-life-of-studying-and-teaching https://nbc.edu/news/31578/contentment Philippians 4:11–13 11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well… Mon, 16 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31578/contentment https://nbc.edu/news/31579/deans-list-fall-2020 Congratulations to these NBC students who are on the Fall 2020 Dean's List. You are working hard and learning much! "Do your best to present yourself to God as one   approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth."  (2… Mon, 16 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31579/deans-list-fall-2020 https://nbc.edu/news/31580/teaching-learning--leading When I think about my life, my autobiography is summed up in the words to the song “Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so. Little ones to Him belong, we are weak, but He is strong.” My life has been an adventure with God, not always easy, never boring, and always with a… Mon, 16 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31580/teaching-learning--leading https://nbc.edu/news/31581/attention-all-students-in-your-final-year Have you Applied to Graduate?   As you consult with your Academic Advisor to confirm your schedule of classes for this year, Winter 2020 through Summer 2021, if it is apparent you will be wrapping up all your program’s course requirements before next Fall, and you have not yet… Mon, 23 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31581/attention-all-students-in-your-final-year https://nbc.edu/news/31582/where-to-begin-my-covid-19-journey I keep asking myself this question when I think on how to describe my COVID-19 journey. I have lots of tears these days. My tears are out of such humble gratitude for my Lord and Savior, my wife and kids, our family, my AFC family, prayer warriors across the nation, and so much more. I feel so… Mon, 23 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31582/where-to-begin-my-covid-19-journey https://nbc.edu/news/31583/thanksgiving-wishes-extended The Nazarene Bible College offices will be closed on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 26) and Friday (Nov. 27). We wish all our students, faculty, staff, adjuncts, alumni, and NBC friends, a God-blessed Thanksgiving. Here are some scriptures on thankfulness to meditate on. God has done marvelous… Mon, 23 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31583/thanksgiving-wishes-extended https://nbc.edu/news/31584/come-together-and-pray-for-revival 17 November 2020 Dear Pastors and Leaders, It’s hard to believe that we are now in our eighth month of this global pandemic. This is certainly not what most of us would have anticipated when it all began, and yet, throughout this time, God has continued to lead us. Jesus reminds us… Mon, 23 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31584/come-together-and-pray-for-revival https://nbc.edu/news/31585/gratefulness-and-hope A calligraphed piece hangs in our dining room which states: Thou hast given so much to us - give one thing more - a grateful heart How do we approach a holiday that will be so very different this year? Aren't we deeply and truly weary of all the COVID and other changes… Mon, 30 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31585/gratefulness-and-hope https://nbc.edu/news/31586/youth-education-and-missions I was born and raised in Carmichael, California, a suburb of Sacramento. I am the youngest in my birth family. Both of my parents were public school educators. Summers were filled with traveling, motorcycle riding, and lots of education along the way. My mother is a strong believer, and my father… Mon, 30 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31586/youth-education-and-missions https://nbc.edu/news/31587/every-valley “Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low: and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain” (Isaiah 40:4) The prophet Isaiah wrote this verse at least 700 years before Christ’s birth, but it can be applied to our hearts… Mon, 30 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31587/every-valley https://nbc.edu/news/31588/coming-up-thankful As I have thought about the interesting celebration we had this Thanksgiving, and the very challenging year most of us are anxiously hoping will end soon, I was reminded of a passage in Luke chapter 2 about a prophetess named “Anna.” As we find ourselves in the season of Advent,… Mon, 07 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31588/coming-up-thankful https://nbc.edu/news/31589/life-experiences-used-for-gods-use I was born in Toledo, OH, in 1964 into a Catholic family. I have memories of Sunday school with the nuns and how they scared me. My first memory is of the day my father left us. This was in the 60s and the Catholic Church frowned upon divorce, so my parents were excommunicated, which meant that my… Mon, 07 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31589/life-experiences-used-for-gods-use https://nbc.edu/news/31590/jesus-moved-into-the-neighborhood The neighborhood needs Jesus, and the Bible has the answer. “The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us.” (John 1:14) In the Old Testament and in the New Testament, we are told of a baby, laid in a manger. The Word, another name for Jesus, came to earth. Jesus had a… Mon, 07 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31590/jesus-moved-into-the-neighborhood https://nbc.edu/news/31591/the-collective-storm 09 December 2020 Dear Pastors and Leaders, We are nearing the end of this most unusual year, one defined by the COVID-19 virus that has resulted in a global pandemic. Many would suggest that this is a storm; one that we had not anticipated but we have now been riding out for months. … Mon, 14 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31591/the-collective-storm https://nbc.edu/news/31592/reminders-during-break Merry Christmas Everyone! We at NBC want to wish you a very “Merry Christmas”!  We pray you will have a wonderful holiday season as you and your family/friends worship our Lord and rejoice in what He has done. As we all take a break during the holiday season, please be… Mon, 14 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31592/reminders-during-break https://nbc.edu/news/31593/not-likely---most-likely The Advent Season is portrayed as a season of Hope.  Vine’s Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament words says, hope – in the Greek elpis ’ (el-peece) means a positive, pleasurable expectation or a confident expectation, an expectation that comes from faith and… Mon, 14 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31593/not-likely---most-likely https://nbc.edu/news/31594/the-peace-advent-candle A couple of Sundays ago, we lit the 2nd candle of the Advent season - The candle named as peace . Oh my...If peace was as "easy" to attain as lighting a pretty-colored candle?! Growing up I learned ways to avoid "rocking the boat" so as to avoid my earthly father's… Mon, 14 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31594/the-peace-advent-candle https://nbc.edu/news/31595/passion-to-prepare-others I was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti to pioneer missionaries, Dr. Paul and Mary Orjala. I was the first in a family of three children. I spent my elementary school years at Union School in Port-au-Prince, then began Junior High in Kansas City, Missouri when my father brought the family back to the… Mon, 14 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31595/passion-to-prepare-others https://nbc.edu/news/31596/joy-for-this-christmas The characters in the first Christmas story had many difficulties to overcome. But the Good News of Jesus’ birth superseded all their problems. Let’s see what we can learn from the characters in the first Christmas story and how that can help us overcome the problems surrounding us in… Tue, 15 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31596/joy-for-this-christmas https://nbc.edu/news/31597/christmas-is-all-about-love Love came down. Love made flesh. Nothing can separate us from this love. He loved us. “For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16) God’s love is expressed… Tue, 15 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31597/christmas-is-all-about-love https://nbc.edu/news/31598/made-in-the-image-of-god As we start this new year, let us remember who’s image we reflect.  Genesis 1:26 reads, “Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image.” Unlike the animals, birds, and trees, mankind was made in God’s likeness. His image is stamped on our hearts. We carry… Mon, 04 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31598/made-in-the-image-of-god https://nbc.edu/news/31599/a-lifelong-learner I am a blessed man in many ways. I was married on May 29, 1982 to my college sweetheart, Vivian. We live in Lancaster, PA and enjoy working together in ministry. We have two children – a son, born in 1987, and a daughter, born in 1991. My son is a Mechanical Engineer for a company in York,… Mon, 04 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31599/a-lifelong-learner https://nbc.edu/news/31600/new-years-greetings-from-the-nbc-president I want to wish all of you a Happy New Year. I trust you had a restful and enjoyable holiday. We had a house full for 6 days. No matter the age, there is something magical about watching children open gifts from Santa Claus. Other than a few coughs and runny noses, we made it through. As we… Mon, 04 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31600/new-years-greetings-from-the-nbc-president https://nbc.edu/news/31601/here-is-your-god---isaiah-409 In a recent conversation with NBC colleagues, we observed how the period of the Exile described in the Old Testament has gotten a lot of attention during the current Pandemic. Sermons and devotional reflections have focused on Judah's time of exile in which the people were restricted to… Mon, 04 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31601/here-is-your-god---isaiah-409 https://nbc.edu/news/31605/call-to-prayer-and-fasting We have just completed celebrating the season of Advent and the arrival of the Messiah. Jesus came fulfilling the prophecy of Isaiah: For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful… Mon, 11 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31605/call-to-prayer-and-fasting https://nbc.edu/news/31606/attention-all-students-in-your-final-year Have you applied to Graduate? As you consult with your Academic Advisor to confirm your schedule of classes for this year, Winter 2020 through Summer 2021, if it is apparent you will be wrapping up all your program’s course requirements before next Fall, and you have not yet applied to… Mon, 11 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31606/attention-all-students-in-your-final-year https://nbc.edu/news/31607/winter-b-session-starts Winter B Classes, the first session of the New Year, 2021, start today! Congratulations to all our new NBC students. You will be receiving the NBCommunicator each Monday. We hope the articles help to encourage you in your studies and walk with the Lord, as well as give you information that you… Mon, 11 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31607/winter-b-session-starts https://nbc.edu/news/31608/run-the-race Hebrews 12:1-3 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith,… Mon, 11 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31608/run-the-race https://nbc.edu/news/31609/god-has-won-the-battle Those who love sports watch the games with passion and expectation wondering which team will win. One never knows until the end of the game who will win, because there are sometimes unexpected plays that propel the losing team forward to a victory. It is similar in the Christian life. There… Mon, 11 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31609/god-has-won-the-battle https://nbc.edu/news/31610/but-first-fafsa Is your to-do list for 2021 growing each day? Need to take a donut break? But First, FAFSA! Renew your FAFSA using the myStudentAid app from your phone! iOS: https://apple.co/2RIRg0s     Android: http://bit.ly/2Dt2EKL The FAFSA application form is available for… Mon, 18 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31610/but-first-fafsa https://nbc.edu/news/31611/2021-nbc-research-contest For the third year, the Library is sponsoring a research contest open to all NBC students. Students are encouraged to submit research papers on any topic—either from their coursework or otherwise. Submissions will be reviewed by NBC faculty, and the top three submissions will be published in… Mon, 18 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31611/2021-nbc-research-contest https://nbc.edu/news/31612/living-for-others---philippians-21-11 One could hardly think of Paul as pastor Paul. We view him more as a church planter, traveling from one province and city to another. St. Luke in Acts 20 gives us a portrayal of Paul that is very pastoral. In this farewell address to the Ephesian elders, one will discover a number of… Mon, 18 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31612/living-for-others---philippians-21-11 https://nbc.edu/news/31613/history-of-martin-luther-king-jr-day Today, the third Monday of January, the birth, life, and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is honored in America. It is a Federal holiday, with public schools and libraries, mail services, and most federal and state offices closed. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born January 15, 1929 in… Mon, 18 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31613/history-of-martin-luther-king-jr-day https://nbc.edu/news/31614/cast-all-your-cares-on-him “Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cares about you.” (1 Peter 5:7, NLT) What should we do when we worry about our problems? In 1 Peter 5:7, God says to cast all your cares on Him. He says to give Him ALL your worries, not just 75% of them. Every day we need to get up… Mon, 18 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31614/cast-all-your-cares-on-him https://nbc.edu/news/31615/open-ministry-positions Ministry Position / Posición del ministerio: Pastorates in Northern & Central Kentucky Church or Ministry / Iglesia o Ministerio: Northern and Central Kentucky Address / Dirección: Kentucky District / Distrito:€‹€‹€‹€‹€‹€‹€‹… Mon, 18 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31615/open-ministry-positions https://nbc.edu/news/31616/adams-voice Among the Nazarene Bible College Alumni, we find those serving Christ in ministries besides that of pastor. David Adams is one such NBC Alum. David and his family have a fulltime worship ministry with their group “Adams Voice.” Communicating God's love through song, Adams Voice… Mon, 25 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31616/adams-voice https://nbc.edu/news/31617/nbc-graduating-class-of-1975 Robert and Garnet Worthington graduated from Nazarene Bible College in 1975. One of the memorable events and ceremonies at NBC was the Torch ceremony and the Apostles Court. Mrs. G. B. Williamson, the writer of the ceremony, asked Garnet as a student to make the Apostles’ Robes for the Torch… Mon, 25 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31617/nbc-graduating-class-of-1975 https://nbc.edu/news/31618/new-initiative Nazarene Bible College celebrates 2021 by starting something NEW. For Nazarenes, the first-degree course taken is FREE. All courses are online and orientation begins February 8, 2021. Start the year with diving into the Word of God. Studying to build skills to change your world, will also enrich… Mon, 25 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31618/new-initiative https://nbc.edu/news/31619/the-nonnegotiables-of-life---daniel-3 Each person has values; Each person has values that come from their essential beliefs. In the book of Daniel, chapter 3, we read the story of three youth - Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. The story points out their spiritual values. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego knew the Bible, and in… Mon, 25 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31619/the-nonnegotiables-of-life---daniel-3 https://nbc.edu/news/31620/a-simple-reminder “This is a day to remember forever—the day you left Egypt, the place of your slavery. Today the LORD has brought you out by the power of his mighty hand.” Exodus 13:3 Recently, my wife Delberta and I received back some boxes of memorabilia that we had stored in her… Tue, 02 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31620/a-simple-reminder https://nbc.edu/news/31621/spring-term-book-vouchers If you are a degree student and will be using Financial Aid, look for a book voucher confirmation email from the Financial Aid Office. The book voucher represents an opportunity to purchase your books for the entire upcoming term and charge the amount to your next financial aid (grant and/or… Mon, 01 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31621/spring-term-book-vouchers https://nbc.edu/news/31622/scholarship-opportunity International Board of Education (IBOE) Scholarships for 2021-2022 Degree Students: The International Board of Education of the Church of the Nazarene is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2021-2022 academic year.  The IBOE is comprised of twelve individuals representing the… Mon, 01 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31622/scholarship-opportunity https://nbc.edu/news/31627/god-loves-love There are many holidays we celebrate where God must scratch His head and wonder what it is that we are celebrating. I’ve long thought that God must view Valentine’s Day this way. Yet, as I sit here with His Word in my hands, I see one supreme and dominant attribute of the Author. God is… Mon, 08 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31627/god-loves-love https://nbc.edu/news/31628/ministry-for-life Rev. J. Harold Harness is an NBC alumnus. He is 80 years old now, and we had the pleasure of talking with him and hearing some of his God-stories. He enjoyed a great educational experience at NBC and was so happy to share about it, looking back at all God had done. He said he loved everyone who… Mon, 08 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31628/ministry-for-life https://nbc.edu/news/31629/your-faith-will-get-tested---1-peter-11-12 It is hard to believe that nearly thirty-nine years have passed since my wife, Roxanna, and I, along with our 5-year-old and 2-year-old little boys, loaded everything we owned into the back of my father-in-law’s cattle truck and a twelve-foot U-Haul trailer.  We were moving to Colorado… Mon, 08 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31629/your-faith-will-get-tested---1-peter-11-12 https://nbc.edu/news/31631/a-call-to-prayer Last month the Board of General Superintendents (BGS) called the church to a week of prayer and fasting for a fresh anointing upon our churches and a renewed passion to make Christlike disciples in the nations. We have heard wonderful reports of emphases on prayer from all of our regions. We… Mon, 15 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31631/a-call-to-prayer https://nbc.edu/news/31632/cybersecurity If you use your computer or phone to do anything important or anything you enjoy, you need to keep your technology safe! Here are a few quick tips that can help you be safe: 1. Choose strong passwords. Even if that means you will have to write them down or use a Password Manager Software,… Mon, 15 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31632/cybersecurity https://nbc.edu/news/31633/compass-initiative What is the COMPASS Initiative? A Nazarene initiative to address our US and Canadian ministers’ most pressing financial difficulties. The COMPASS Initiative utilizes: Financial literacy, management, and well-being programs to equip ministers in personal and church financial… Mon, 15 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31633/compass-initiative https://nbc.edu/news/31634/free-degree-course-for-lay-leaders Do you have people like this in your church? They have a family, a full-time job, and the respect of their neighbors and church family. Their boss considers them a valuable employee but needs them to earn a college degree in order to promote them. This real student didn’t come to NBC for… Mon, 15 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31634/free-degree-course-for-lay-leaders https://nbc.edu/news/31635/believing-is-seeing-seeing-is-believing I am a biologist and an educator, not formally trained in biblical theology.  I must confess to some measure of intimidation of bringing biblical comments to biblical scholars such as the NBC faculty. First, a story, a letter from a young soldier struggling in his walk with Christ, to a… Mon, 22 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31635/believing-is-seeing-seeing-is-believing https://nbc.edu/news/31636/jesus-and-the-power-of-the-word It is interesting to note how Jesus, the greatest person that ever lived, handled Satan, the greatest foe that ever lived. It's recorded in Matthew 4:1-11 that Jesus simply quoted the scriptures when confronted by Satan. Three times He said, "It is written. It is written. It is… Mon, 22 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31636/jesus-and-the-power-of-the-word https://nbc.edu/news/31637/looking-back-is-amazing Dr. Gary Haines, NBC National Nazarene Recruiting Representative, contacts NBC students daily. God leads him in uncanny ways to call, just at the right moment, when a student is discouraged, needs prayer, or just needs to talk to another Christian for encouragement. Dr. Haines writes:… Tue, 23 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31637/looking-back-is-amazing https://nbc.edu/news/31638/gods-dynamic-will Paul Garrison graduated from Nazarene Bible College in 1976, along with his wife, Diane. He remembers his NBC professors fondly. It is amazing the impact that a professor can have on one’s life. Paul’s most impactful teacher was Dr. Charles Baldwin, his New Testament teacher. He learned… Tue, 23 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31638/gods-dynamic-will https://nbc.edu/news/31639/letter-to-mpp-graduates “The Lord your God who goes before you will himself fight on your behalf, just as he did for you in Egypt before your eyes, and in the wilderness where you saw how the Lord your God carried you, just as a man carries his son, in all the way which you have walked until you came to this… Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31639/letter-to-mpp-graduates https://nbc.edu/news/31640/open-ministry-positions Ministry Position / Posición del ministerio             Sr pastor Church or Ministry / Iglesia o Ministerio Denver Bear Valley Fellowship Address / Dirección         2600 S… Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31640/open-ministry-positions https://nbc.edu/news/31641/presidents-invitation-to-in-person-2021-commencement I am pleased to tell the Classes of 2020 and 2021 that Nazarene Bible College will have an in-person Commencement on May 29, 2021. Our graduates have worked diligently to achieve the recognition they so richly deserve. Last year COVID 19 essentially closed us down, making an in-person… Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31641/presidents-invitation-to-in-person-2021-commencement https://nbc.edu/news/31642/and-jesus-got-into-the-boat “And when they saw Him walking on the sea, they supposed it was a ghost, and cried out: for they all saw Him and were troubled.  But immediately He talked with them and said to them, “Be of good cheer!  It is I; do not be afraid.”  Then He stepped up into the boat… Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31642/and-jesus-got-into-the-boat https://nbc.edu/news/31643/ministry-position-wisdom-from-dr-russom Congratulations on your upcoming graduation.  This means that most of you will have completed your required classes for ordination as well. District Superintendents are looking forward to interviewing NBC graduates regarding pastoral positions. I encourage you to have your resume’s… Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31643/ministry-position-wisdom-from-dr-russom https://nbc.edu/news/31644/deans-and-honors-list-for-winter-2020-semester Dean’s List Winter 2020 Alissa Rose Boulton Javier Castro Sau Man Chow Shelley D Hadfield Alexandra Elizabeth Holzberger Joshua Paul Krug Timothy James Pemberton Willems Pierre Patrick Wesley Pitchford   Honor’s List Winter… Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31644/deans-and-honors-list-for-winter-2020-semester https://nbc.edu/news/31645/nbc-alumnus-specialist-in-church-revitalization NBC congratulates NBC alumnus, Dr. Paul Hobbs, in finishing his doctoral studies at Grand Canyon University in Organizational Leadership, with a concentration in Christian Ministry. His dissertation was on “Leading Revitalization Efforts in the Church of the Nazarene.” Presently,… Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31645/nbc-alumnus-specialist-in-church-revitalization https://nbc.edu/news/31646/your-work-is-not-in-vain I love Nazarene Bible College.             So very proud of our students!             So deeply impressed by our staff faculty! … Thu, 04 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31646/your-work-is-not-in-vain https://nbc.edu/news/31647/apply-now-for-covid-higher-ed-emergency-grant Nazarene Bible College is pleased to announce that emergency grant funds are available to enrolled Spring 2021 degree-seeking students through the recent Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA). The funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and… Thu, 04 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31647/apply-now-for-covid-higher-ed-emergency-grant https://nbc.edu/news/31648/your-work-is-not-in-vain I love Nazarene Bible College.             So very proud of our students!             So deeply impressed by our staff faculty! … Mon, 08 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31648/your-work-is-not-in-vain https://nbc.edu/news/31649/highlights-from-the-general-board Two highlights from the General Board of the Church of the Nazarene Meetings on February 26-March 1, 2021 were the Nazarene Missionary Commissioning Service and the Retirement Service. The Church of the Nazarene’s Global Missions office recommended 24 missionaries for commissioning… Mon, 08 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31649/highlights-from-the-general-board https://nbc.edu/news/31650/commencement-information-for-graduates-and-their-guests Be Planning Now for the Big Day on May 29, 2021! Commencement day activities for graduates begins with rehearsal on Saturday morning at 9:00 AM followed by a Meet and Greet Time at 10 AM. Be certain to plan your travel accordingly so graduates can be present at the mandatory… Mon, 08 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31650/commencement-information-for-graduates-and-their-guests https://nbc.edu/news/31651/apply-now-for-covid-higher-ed-emergency-grant Nazarene Bible College is pleased to announce that emergency grant funds are available to enrolled Spring 2021 degree-seeking students through the recent Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA). The funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and… Mon, 08 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31651/apply-now-for-covid-higher-ed-emergency-grant https://nbc.edu/news/31652/nazarene-bible-college-30-day-prayer-initiative Join together praying around these themes for the next 30 days: Wisdom & Discernment – March 29, 2021 “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12 Board of Trustees wisdom and direction Cabinet wisdom and… Mon, 08 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31652/nazarene-bible-college-30-day-prayer-initiative https://nbc.edu/news/31653/leading-up-to-the-cross During this time of Lent, much is centered around the cross. We know that Jesus’ death on the cross represents salvation, forgiveness, and eternal life. Jesus’ death represents love. Let’s look at the events that led up to the cross. Remember the Garden of Gethsemane? Jesus… Mon, 08 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31653/leading-up-to-the-cross https://nbc.edu/news/31654/letter-from-the-general-superintendents-march-122021 Dear Pastors and Leaders, We continue to receive reports of the good Kingdom work that you are doing around the world; we rejoice and give thanks to God for all of you. It is evident that you have not allowed this pandemic to keep you from being engaged in the mission of making Christlike… Mon, 15 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31654/letter-from-the-general-superintendents-march-122021 https://nbc.edu/news/31655/almost-mustard-seed-faith Faith is at the center of all Christian concepts. It’s a subject that is mentioned in the Old and New testament at least 391 times. The last two years of my life could be titled cancer, covid, and controversy. It has been a time when I needed faith more than ever. The apostles said to Jesus… Mon, 15 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31655/almost-mustard-seed-faith https://nbc.edu/news/31656/the-love-behind-a-towel-and-basin “After washing their feet, Jesus put on His robe again and sat down and asked, ‘Do you understand what I was doing?’” (John 13:12) In our day, we do not understand this story. We do not understand what Jesus did, and I doubt that any of us have ever washed anyone… Mon, 22 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31656/the-love-behind-a-towel-and-basin https://nbc.edu/news/31657/nbc-graduate---church-planter One of NBC’s graduates from the Hispanic Pastoral Ministries program was highlighted in the denominational weekly news. Pastor William Castellanos, Class of 2020, planted and has been pastoring a Spanish-language congregation in Memphis, Tennessee. The news was that this congregation, called… Mon, 22 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31657/nbc-graduate---church-planter https://nbc.edu/news/31658/getting-ready-for-spring-b-classes Hi NBC Students, Spring B starts in 2 weeks (April 12).  Please use the checklist below to make certain you are ready: Process any schedule-related email from your Advisor, if you’ve not done so already. If you have changed your mind about taking a Spring B course,… Mon, 29 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31658/getting-ready-for-spring-b-classes https://nbc.edu/news/31659/holy-week-calendar PALM SUNDAY: Jesus entered Jerusalem humbly and was celebrated and praised. Matthew 21:1–11, Mark 11:1–11, Luke 19:28–44, and John 12:12–19 HOLY MONDAY and TUESDAY : Jesus cursed the fig tree, cleansed the temple, taught and responded to questioning. Mon, 29 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31659/holy-week-calendar https://nbc.edu/news/31660/joy-comes-in-the-morning-luke-241-12 Luke tells us in chapter 23 that at noon on Friday, as Jesus hung on the cross, darkness fell over the whole land. He tells us how the breath of life slipped out of our Lord, and how Joseph of Arimathea opened a tomb for Jesus to be laid in. They prepared our Lord’s body with linen,… Mon, 29 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31660/joy-comes-in-the-morning-luke-241-12 https://nbc.edu/news/31661/holy-week-holy-people Good morning, friends.  I trust you experienced a blessed Palm Sunday.   Holy Week is filled with significance for holiness people.  This is especially true as we consider the many various and diverse images of Jesus between Palm Sunday and Resurrection Sunday. Which image of… Mon, 29 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31661/holy-week-holy-people https://nbc.edu/news/31662/an-after-easter-reflection Why Easter is so Important: “...because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood. Therefore, he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.” (Hebrews 7:24-25) Because He lives forever: He has a… Mon, 05 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31662/an-after-easter-reflection https://nbc.edu/news/31663/recognizing-graduates-nbcs-golden-honor-cords Graduating from Nazarene Bible College is an achievement and an honor. To recognize those who accomplish this, we traditionally hold an annual Commencement Ceremony to publicly present graduates with their diplomas and awards. To mark the significance of their academic achievement all graduates… Tue, 13 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31663/recognizing-graduates-nbcs-golden-honor-cords https://nbc.edu/news/31664/nazarene-bible-college-elects-new-college-president The Nazarene Bible College Board of Trustees elected Scott J. Sherwood as the 6th president of NBC. Sherwood, currently District Superintendent of the Northwestern Illinois District, will assume his duties as NBC President on 1 July 2021. He will succeed Dr. Harold B. Graves, Jr, who served as… Tue, 13 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31664/nazarene-bible-college-elects-new-college-president https://nbc.edu/news/31665/creating-a-safe-environment-for-gods-family Ministering in the community means interacting with many people in a variety of places. It also means protecting those people from abuse! We cannot make Christlike disciples in the nations if we can’t provide a safe place to learn about the Lord. Nazarene Safe™ includes tools,… Tue, 13 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31665/creating-a-safe-environment-for-gods-family https://nbc.edu/news/31666/faithful-you-are-faithful-forever-you-will-be It is with a heart of gratitude that I bring my 15th and final report as the President of Nazarene Bible College. Forty-seven years of fulltime service to our Lord Jesus Christ and His Church will come to an end with my retirement on June 30, 2021. In this report, allow me to reflect on this… Tue, 13 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31666/faithful-you-are-faithful-forever-you-will-be https://nbc.edu/news/31667/supporting-the-wounded We live in a fallen world. Dealing with people who have experienced trauma is a part of every ministry! The Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation offers a variety of articles, blog posts, and podcasts that might be helpful in understanding ways to help people. Check out these articles… Mon, 19 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31667/supporting-the-wounded https://nbc.edu/news/31668/caring-for-the-stranger When I went off to the Music department of Johns Hopkins University, to be very honest, I had no cultural awareness of life outside of my Texas upbringing. And Music School did nothing to change my perspective EVEN THOUGH it was a very international school with students and professors from probably… Mon, 19 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31668/caring-for-the-stranger https://nbc.edu/news/31669/in-person-and-livestreamed-nbc-commencement There are only four weeks left until the NBC 2021 Commencement. We are looking forward to this joint celebration for 2020 & 2021 graduates. Date: Saturday, May 29, 2021 Rehearsal: 9 a.m. (Central Time) Meet and Greet: 10 a.m. (Central Time) Graduates and Faculty… Mon, 19 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31669/in-person-and-livestreamed-nbc-commencement https://nbc.edu/news/31670/hlcs-10-year-mark-for-reaffirmation-of-accreditation The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) visited Nazarene Bible College via Zoom meetings on April 12-13, 2021. This was the 10-year reaffirmation of accreditation. The reaffirmation process affirms NBC’s capacity to offer accredited undergraduate degree education. The process includes evaluating… Mon, 19 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31670/hlcs-10-year-mark-for-reaffirmation-of-accreditation https://nbc.edu/news/31671/dont-go-alone You don’t have to help someone alone! There are many resources available to help anyone who has experienced sexual assault find counseling, legal aid, or financial support. Focus Ministries FocusMinistries1.org Faith-Based Domestic Violence Help for Women and Families… Mon, 26 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31671/dont-go-alone https://nbc.edu/news/31672/whos-your-dad As the Nazis were moving into the Netherlands, Henry Kramer (a Dutch theologian) was approached by a group of Christian laymen who explained that their Jewish neighbors were disappearing from their homes. Then they asked him, “What should we do?” Kramer insightfully replied, “I… Mon, 26 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31672/whos-your-dad https://nbc.edu/news/31673/financial-awareness April is “ Financial Literacy ” month! Many of us may have taken a course on budgeting or listened to a pod cast about financial planning. Reality is we could all use a reminder about the basic concepts of finances when data shows that more than half of employed persons live paycheck to… Mon, 26 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31673/financial-awareness https://nbc.edu/news/31674/true-devotion-to-jesus-christ It is interesting to me that I have just finished my third class at NBC, Biblical Interpretation. In that class, we were asked to choose a passage of Scripture and write a15-20 page biblical exegesis paper. To say I dreaded that assignment is an understatement, but literally, by the grace of God, I… Mon, 03 May 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31674/true-devotion-to-jesus-christ https://nbc.edu/news/31675/dr-timothy-mckeithen-receives-doctor-of-ministry-degree Dr. Tim McKeithen completed his Doctor of Ministry degree from Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri in May 2021. Dr. McKeithen is an alumnus of Nazarene Bible College, graduating in 2001. He began working at NBC in 2011 as the Program Director of the Hispanic Pastoral… Mon, 03 May 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31675/dr-timothy-mckeithen-receives-doctor-of-ministry-degree https://nbc.edu/news/31676/a-day-to-honor-mothers Sunday, May 9th is Mother’s Day in the United States. Mother’s Day is always celebrated the second Sunday in May. President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation on May 9, 1914, declaring the second Sunday of May, a day to commemorate the mothers of our country by expressing our love and… Mon, 03 May 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31676/a-day-to-honor-mothers https://nbc.edu/news/31677/nbc-alumnus-appointed-superintendent-of-canada-quebec-district Randy Barrington has been appointed superintendent of the Canada Quebec District. The appointment was made by General Superintendent David Graves in consultation with the Canada Quebec Advisory Committee, USA/Canada Regional Director Stan Reeder, and the Board of General Superintendents. … Mon, 03 May 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31677/nbc-alumnus-appointed-superintendent-of-canada-quebec-district https://nbc.edu/news/31678/what-is-a-doctorate-in-ministry-degree A doctorate is the opportunity to expand one’s horizons to the maximum and to do deep and original research in an area that one feels the need to explore. A doctorate in ministry takes this model and, hopefully, focuses the student toward some areas that will help the people of God glorify… Mon, 03 May 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31678/what-is-a-doctorate-in-ministry-degree https://nbc.edu/news/31679/back-to-the-basics-what-an-interim-pastor-is-re-learning-about-pastoring I have the privilege of serving as Interim Pastor at Olathe College Church these days. Over the last four months I have learned to re-embrace some truths learned earlier in pastoral ministry. Here’s what my experience at College Church is re-teaching me: When God calls, God… Mon, 17 May 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31679/back-to-the-basics-what-an-interim-pastor-is-re-learning-about-pastoring https://nbc.edu/news/31680/honor-society-honorees Each year the NBC faculty may elect a number of graduating seniors to the distinction of membership in Delta Epsilon Chi, the honor society of the Association for Biblical Higher Education; the name is taken from the first Greek letter in each word of the phrase “approved in Christ”… Mon, 17 May 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31680/honor-society-honorees https://nbc.edu/news/31681/president-elect-visits-nbc Dr. Scott Sherwood visited the Nazarene Bible College administrative offices in Lenexa, KS, last week, May 12-13, 2021. This was Dr. Sherwood’s first visit since his election as President on April 8, 2021. Sherwood, currently District Superintendent of the Northwestern Illinois District, will… Mon, 17 May 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31681/president-elect-visits-nbc https://nbc.edu/news/31682/what-jesus-says-about-worry It is my privilege to be able to share a few thoughts with you this morning. First, allow me the opportunity to congratulate Dr. Graves and Cheryl on their upcoming retirement from the presidency of Nazarene Bible College. I remember the General Assembly when Harold was elected to represent… Mon, 17 May 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31682/what-jesus-says-about-worry https://nbc.edu/news/31683/reflections-on-the-post-pandemic-church A little more than a year ago, the world was confronted with a global pandemic unlike any other in more than a century. There were many unknowns and uncertainties about how the virus would spread and affect people. It forced us to change the way we live, work, behave, and gather. We learned new… Mon, 17 May 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31683/reflections-on-the-post-pandemic-church https://nbc.edu/news/31684/join-the-denomination-wide-online-service We trust that you are experiencing good days in the Lord. We are grateful for each one of you and the excellent work that you are doing for the Lord and His church. As you may recall, last fall we had the opportunity to celebrate what God was doing in the life of the church through the Global… Mon, 24 May 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31684/join-the-denomination-wide-online-service https://nbc.edu/news/31685/consumer-outreach-toolkit Students – you might be interested in the emergency broadband benefit. This is a resource to help households connect during the pandemic. https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit Jan M. Edwards, Director of Financial Aid… Mon, 24 May 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31685/consumer-outreach-toolkit https://nbc.edu/news/31686/memorial-day-holiday To NBC Employees: Memorial Day is May 31 and is one of NBC’s employee holidays.  Although it is a busy weekend, with the NBC 2021 Commencement and an activity celebrating President Graves’ retirement, please find time to relax and enjoy it. Carol Crippen, Payroll Specialist… Mon, 24 May 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31686/memorial-day-holiday https://nbc.edu/news/31687/run-with-endurance Hebrews 12:1 is about running a righteous race: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us,” (NIV) When… Mon, 24 May 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31687/run-with-endurance https://nbc.edu/news/31688/come-in-person-or-watch-online There are only three more days until the Nazarene Bible College 2021 Commencement. Because of the difficult times caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, we were unable to have Graduation last year, but this year, we rejoice that we can celebrate the graduating Class of 2020 and Class of 2021 together in… Mon, 24 May 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31688/come-in-person-or-watch-online https://nbc.edu/news/31689/gods-called-ones I wish to begin this address by congratulating the graduates and their families. Certainly, this is a day of celebration and accomplishment for you. The Appalachian Trail stretches 2,175 miles across 14 states. About 4 million people use the trail annually. Each year an average of 2,000 people… Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31689/gods-called-ones https://nbc.edu/news/31690/god-has-promised-to-provide "The Lord your God has blessed you in all the work of your hands. He has watched over your journey through this vast desert. These forty years the Lord your God has been with you, and you have not lacked anything."  (Deuteronomy 2:7)   As Moses is recounting here… Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31690/god-has-promised-to-provide https://nbc.edu/news/31691/ministry-position-openings Ministry position: Director of Worship Ministries Church/Ministry: The Retreat Church of the Nazarene Location: Yucaipa, Ca (Southern California District) Position is: Part time    Church/Ministry contact person: Name: Dr. Paul Hobbs Position: Senior… Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31691/ministry-position-openings https://nbc.edu/news/31692/when-will-i-be-rested How many of you feel rested after the long holiday weekend?  Most of us were involved with Commencement activities and perhaps additional activities with family and friends. But isn’t it true that whenever we get an extra day and a long weekend, we fill that time we with so much activity… Mon, 07 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31692/when-will-i-be-rested https://nbc.edu/news/31693/a-servant-posture This is an excerpt taken from a response to one of the lectures in Group and Organizational Behavior class. When I was reading about this concept of posturing, I couldn't help but think about how Jesus postured himself, but He did this in a completely different way than the kind of… Mon, 07 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31693/a-servant-posture https://nbc.edu/news/31694/nine-graduate-from-the-hispanic-pastoral-ministry-programs Nazarene Bible College celebrated its Commencement for the years 2020 and 2021 and 156 students graduated, most of whom received Bachelor of Arts in Ministry degrees. A special highlight was the fact that nine students of the two graduating classes were from the Hispanic Pastoral Ministry… Mon, 07 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31694/nine-graduate-from-the-hispanic-pastoral-ministry-programs https://nbc.edu/news/31695/two-positions-open-at-nbc-lenexa Job Title:        Controller Department:   Finance Reports to the Vice President for Finance        … Mon, 14 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31695/two-positions-open-at-nbc-lenexa https://nbc.edu/news/31696/christs-love-has-moved-me-to-extremes Dr. Alan Lyke shared a devotional message at last week’s NBC Prayer Chapel. The apostle Paul had challenges when he became a missionary. Why would he pursue ministry when he ended up in the ocean, in prison, and other trials in-between? What was behind his devotion? The scripture gives the… Mon, 14 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31696/christs-love-has-moved-me-to-extremes https://nbc.edu/news/31697/the-role-of-a-father What are fathers to do? Who should fathers be like? How should fathers raise their children? Deuteronomy 6:5-9 is excellent advice for fathers. “Love the  Lord  your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.     These… Mon, 14 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31697/the-role-of-a-father https://nbc.edu/news/31698/how-do-you-react-to-the-storms-in-your-life In the storms of life, do you look at the waves, or do you look into the eyes of Jesus? When something unexpected happens in your life or you are in a scary situation, what do you do? Do you react by trying to solve the problem yourself? Do you look to someone else for strength? Do you call out to… Mon, 21 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31698/how-do-you-react-to-the-storms-in-your-life https://nbc.edu/news/31699/june-is-nbcs-substance-abuse-awareness-month Substance abuse and addiction is a terrible problem for many people, and you may have already encountered this struggle in your personal life or ministry. But there is hope! God does rescue people, and he often works through the willing hands of His children to do it. The Good News … Mon, 21 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31699/june-is-nbcs-substance-abuse-awareness-month https://nbc.edu/news/31700/alumni-ordained-on-the-colorado-district One of our own, Rev. Will Mackey, was part of the Colorado District ordination service this past weekend.  He was instrumental in mentoring Rev. Bette Asuega through the ordination process.  Congratulations to all six Colorado District ordinands. Five of the six received all or most… Mon, 28 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31700/alumni-ordained-on-the-colorado-district https://nbc.edu/news/31701/reminder-from-the-bursar The Fall 2021 Term is just a short time away!  Please be sure to check the “my ledger” balance in your student portal to see if you owe any outstanding tuition from the 2020/2021 academic year.  Don’t let a past due balance keep you from starting the first day of class… Mon, 28 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31701/reminder-from-the-bursar https://nbc.edu/news/31702/offices-closed-july-5th NBC offices will be closed July 5th in celebration of Independence Day. Carol Crippen NBC Human Resources… Mon, 28 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31702/offices-closed-july-5th https://nbc.edu/news/31703/new-financial-aid-student-portal---ayuda-financiera New Financial Aid Student Portal NBC is pleased to announce that the Financial Aid Student Portal has been updated! There are additional security features and is mobile-friendly! All Financial Aid students will need to create a new portal account to access their Financial Aid information. Mon, 28 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31703/new-financial-aid-student-portal---ayuda-financiera https://nbc.edu/news/31704/lessons-ive-learned “Well, I’m just about finished, as the 30th approaches. I’m thankful for the 15 years God allowed me to serve NBC. I was 55 when elected and was wide-eyed and excited to serve NBC. After traveling thousands of miles representing NBC in various gatherings, leading through the many… Mon, 28 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31704/lessons-ive-learned https://nbc.edu/news/31705/nbc-news-among-the-administrators Dr. David Church, Vice President of Enrollment Management for NBC, was honored with another new title today, that of, Commissioner at ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs). David is awed by how business and “Churches” are making a difference. David and Paula… Mon, 28 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31705/nbc-news-among-the-administrators https://nbc.edu/news/31706/living-a-life-of-faith Jesus spoke to his disciples in parables, and we read about this in Matthew 13. We see Jesus speaking to his disciples in many settings, inside homes and the temple, and outside on a hill or from a boat on a lake. We read that when Jesus visited his home town where his family lived, he… Mon, 12 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31706/living-a-life-of-faith https://nbc.edu/news/31707/our-fall-term-begins Important for all NBC students - NBC Fall Term Begins Soon! We hope you are having a great summer with family and friends!  We are excited for the start of another school year!  We’ve been trying to reach you!  Class schedules are completed and await your confirmation. Mon, 12 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31707/our-fall-term-begins https://nbc.edu/news/31708/being-a-part-of-jesus-team Nazarene Bible College President, Scott Sherwood, was the NBC Chapel speaker on July 7, 2021. His message was about being thankful to be on the NBC team. He shared about how all through junior and senior high, he tried out for the basketball team and never made it. He tried hard, he worked hard,… Mon, 12 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31708/being-a-part-of-jesus-team https://nbc.edu/news/31709/nbc-admin-news I am pleased to announce that Dr. Laurel Matson has agreed to join Enrollment Management on a part time basis beginning 15 July, 2021.  Dr. Matson will be providing project help in the area of Church Relations and Institutional Research.  NBC welcomes him and supports his efforts as… Mon, 12 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31709/nbc-admin-news https://nbc.edu/news/31712/utterly-changed-for-service John answered them all, “I baptize you with water. But one who is more powerful than I will come, the thongs of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His winnowing fork is in his hand to clear his threshing floor and to… Mon, 26 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31712/utterly-changed-for-service https://nbc.edu/news/31713/ministering-in-unprecedented-times It would be an understatement to say that ministering during these times of the pandemic are unprecedented. The dictionary defines unprecedented as something having never been known or done before.  And for us in our modern age, especially in America, this is what it has been like these many… Mon, 26 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31713/ministering-in-unprecedented-times https://nbc.edu/news/31714/nbc-faculty-publishing The Foundry Publishing company recently released a new book, Encountering the God of Love: Portraits from the Old Testament. Two members of the NBC team contributed chapters to the book. Dr. Thomas King, fulltime faculty member and director of the college’s Bible and Theology Core, wrote a… Mon, 02 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31714/nbc-faculty-publishing https://nbc.edu/news/31715/christ---our-peace In March 2004, the South American nations of Chile and Argentina celebrated the 100th anniversary of the world’s first monument for peace, “Cristo Redentor” (“Christ the Redeemer”) which is placed on the Andes Mountains between Chile and Argentina. This monument was… Mon, 02 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31715/christ---our-peace https://nbc.edu/news/31716/ordination-of-mike-finn NBC celebrates every “called one” who completes their theological preparation for ordination. One of NBC’s own staff members, Rev. Mike Finn, Academic Records Specialist, was ordained on the Kansas City District on July 22, 2021. Rev. Mike is married to Katie Finn and both… Mon, 02 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31716/ordination-of-mike-finn https://nbc.edu/news/31717/dr-tom-king-published Dr. Thomas King offers reflections on Chapter 11, from the new book “Encountering the God of Love: Portraits From the Old Testament.” Dr. King is an Old Testament scholar and has written chapter 11 of this book. You will enjoy the following video addressing the Old Testament book of… Mon, 09 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31717/dr-tom-king-published https://nbc.edu/news/31718/revival-services-in-sidney-montana Revival Services in Sidney Montana What a joy it was to have been in Sidney, Montana with one of our alums from July 27 through August 1 in revival services. As you well know, our alumni serve in all fifty states and US territories, as well as several foreign countries.  I was so pleased… Mon, 09 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31718/revival-services-in-sidney-montana https://nbc.edu/news/31719/show-me-guide-me-teach-me---psalm-25 David is facing some very difficult and troubled times.  He describes his emotional state in Verses 16 – 18 as: lonely, afflicted, distressed, and feelings of guilt.  He is wondering if something he has done has brought these troubles to the forefront. You might even say there is a… Mon, 09 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31719/show-me-guide-me-teach-me---psalm-25 https://nbc.edu/news/31720/apply-to-graduate Attention all students in your program final year … Have you applied to graduate? As you consult with your Academic Advisor to confirm your schedule of classes for this year, Winter 2021 through Summer 2022, if it is apparent you will be wrapping up all your program’s course… Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31720/apply-to-graduate https://nbc.edu/news/31721/invite-the-stranger-in These verses from Matthew chapter 25 inspire us to serve the people we do: “For I was hungry, and you gave Me  something  to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave Me  something  to drink;  I was a stranger, and you invited Me in;” (Matthew 25:35) And… Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31721/invite-the-stranger-in https://nbc.edu/news/31722/nbc-presidential-inauguration Nazarene Bible College cordially invites you either in person or online to attend the inauguration of our sixth president, Rev. Dr. Scott J. Sherwood, on September 22, 2021 at 7:00 PM in the sanctuary of Kansas City First Church of the Nazarene.   This will be a celebration of the… Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31722/nbc-presidential-inauguration https://nbc.edu/news/31723/apply-now-for-covid-higher-ed-emergency-relief-grant Nazarene Bible College is pleased to announce that emergency grant funds are available to any student taking classes for college credit at NBC through the recent American Rescue Plan Act (ARP). The funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and according to financial need as… Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31723/apply-now-for-covid-higher-ed-emergency-relief-grant https://nbc.edu/news/31724/fafsa-announcement 2022-23 FAFSA Application Process is Open! Beginning October 1st, you may now submit your 2022-23 FAFSA in preparation for the next academic year! Why wait? Click this link “ FAFSA ” to start your application now! NBC’s school code is #013007. Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31724/fafsa-announcement https://nbc.edu/news/31725/recent-ministry-job-opportunities Ministry Position / Posición del ministerio             NextGen Intern Church or Ministry / Iglesia o Ministerio Stilwell United Methodist Church Address / Dirección        … Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31725/recent-ministry-job-opportunities https://nbc.edu/news/31726/living-outside-the-box “Are YOU in a box?” Do you live inside a box? Actually, we humans love to put everything and everyone in boxes. We have our “work” box and our “play” box. We have a “church” box and a “ministry” box. We have a box with our friends and… Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31726/living-outside-the-box https://nbc.edu/news/31727/nbc-presidential-inauguration Nazarene Bible College celebrated the inauguration of its sixth president, Scott J. Sherwood, on Wednesday, 22 September, at Kansas City First Church of the Nazarene. The service featured scripture reading, prayer, sacred music, a charge to the president from all three living Presidents… Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31727/nbc-presidential-inauguration https://nbc.edu/news/31728/rest-in-gods-rest The most well-known scripture in the passage from Hebrews 4:12-16 is verse 12:  “... the word of God is living and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, even penetrating as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and… Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31728/rest-in-gods-rest https://nbc.edu/news/31729/writing-support-for-nbc-students-available Do you need help writing a paper, citing sources, or conducting research? Or, do you just need a second pair of eyes to look over your writing? Contact Addison Lucchi, NBC Librarian, for help. You can meet for a brief Zoom consultation or submit your paper to amlucchi@mnu.edu for a full grammatical… Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31729/writing-support-for-nbc-students-available https://nbc.edu/news/31733/the-church-is-an-inn We have all heard the story of the Good Samaritan. Jesus, in answering a Pharisee, tells a parable about how a Samaritan sees a broken man on his travels, takes pity on him, and then saves him from the situation. This story is a beautiful description of how showing love to your neighbor transcends… Tue, 26 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31733/the-church-is-an-inn https://nbc.edu/news/31734/showing-up Her name is Ophania. She said her name means “to appear.” Please help me pray for her. She was my waitress on the road, today, and perhaps one of the main reasons I drew breath this morning. Ophania is the mother of three children. Last year her firstborn, an 18-year-old son, was… Tue, 26 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31734/showing-up https://nbc.edu/news/31735/nbc-job-opening-administrative-assistant-for-academic-affairs JOB TITLE Administrative Assistant for Academic Affairs DEPARTMENT          Instructional Support Reports to Vice President for Academic Affairs WORK SCHEDULE Hours: 20-24 hours weekly Schedule: Monday – Friday,… Fri, 05 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31735/nbc-job-opening-administrative-assistant-for-academic-affairs https://nbc.edu/news/31736/professional-news-among-our-staff On October 20, 2021, Karen Colston was installed as the President of the Kansas City, MO Chapter of Executive Women International (EWI). Karen is the NBC Executive Assistant to Dr. Alan Lyke, Vice President for Academic Affairs. EWI is a premiere women’s organization focused on careers,… Fri, 05 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31736/professional-news-among-our-staff https://nbc.edu/news/31737/the-masterpiece-we-were-intended-to-be It was noon and the Samaritan woman did the same thing she did every day. She gathered her empty water jug and walked to the well alone. Every day she made this trip to the well by herself.  It was not an accident that she chose this time of day but an intentional effort to steer clear of… Fri, 05 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31737/the-masterpiece-we-were-intended-to-be https://nbc.edu/news/31738/measuring-your-ministry A farmer was walking in the field one day measuring the meaning and success of his life. He looked up into the sky for some answers, and he had a vision. He saw the letters “P” and “C” in the clouds. He interpreted that to mean to “Preach Christ.” After many… Fri, 05 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31738/measuring-your-ministry https://nbc.edu/news/31739/participation-in-the-divine-nature “His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the… Mon, 08 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31739/participation-in-the-divine-nature https://nbc.edu/news/31740/all-they-had The legendary NFL coach, Bill Parcels once said, “You are who your record says you are.” You might be coaching a very talented group of players, but if the team’s record says you have only won five games out of seventeen, then you have a non-playoff team. To be a playoff team,… Mon, 08 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31740/all-they-had https://nbc.edu/news/31744/sin-and-atonement-part-ii-affirmations-from-the-1st-testament I grew up in a different denominational network. My father was a pastor, relatively conservative in doctrine and practice, but he experienced the transforming power of the Holy Spirit in a way that surprised him and expanded his understanding. He began to preach and teach about how the Holy Spirit… Mon, 13 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31744/sin-and-atonement-part-ii-affirmations-from-the-1st-testament https://nbc.edu/news/31745/the-burning-bush My first pastor was Pastor Harold Parry. He was friendly and kind, and he loved all people. He loved the Lord, and he communicated the love of Christ to all people he encountered. He liked to go to Dunkin Donuts in the mornings during the week to have a cup of coffee, eat a donut, and talk with the… Mon, 13 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31745/the-burning-bush https://nbc.edu/news/31746/what-would-jesus-wish Does anyone remember when the Sears Christmas catalog came in the mail?  Or Penney’s?  Or Montgomery Wards?  Weren’t they great? I loved getting those catalogs, those wish-books in the mail.  I loved looking at the: … Mon, 20 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31746/what-would-jesus-wish https://nbc.edu/news/31747/what-child-is-this What Child is this who, laid to rest On Mary’s lap is sleeping? Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, While shepherds watch are keeping? This, this is Christ the King, Whom shepherds guard and angels sing; Haste, haste, to bring Him laud, The Babe, the Son of Mary. (William… Mon, 20 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31747/what-child-is-this https://nbc.edu/news/31748/this-is-possible “That’s impossible! That could never happen!” ---But it did!” Christmas is the celebration of Jesus’ birth. He is “the Reason for the season.” He is The Gift of God at Christmas. We celebrate Him and are thankful for God sending Him to us. Two… Mon, 20 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31748/this-is-possible https://nbc.edu/news/31752/student-1098-ts-are-coming During January Nazarene Bible College will send 1098-T tax forms to students attending NBC in the 2021 calendar year.  If you do not receive your form by February 15, 2022 please contact the Business Office.  Connor J. Gibson - CJGibson@nbc.edu or 719-884-5023 … Thu, 06 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31752/student-1098-ts-are-coming https://nbc.edu/news/31753/resources-for-you Winter B Classes, the first session of the New Year, 2022, start next week, January 10th! Congratulations to all our new NBC students.   You will be receiving the NBCommunicator each week. We hope the articles help to encourage you in your studies and walk with the Lord, as well as give… Thu, 06 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31753/resources-for-you https://nbc.edu/news/31754/final-year---have-you-applied-to-graduate As you consult with your Academic Advisor to confirm your schedule of classes for this year, Winter 2022 through Summer 2022, if it is apparent you will be wrapping up all your program’s course requirements before next Fall, and you have not yet applied to graduate, now is the time to apply… Thu, 06 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31754/final-year---have-you-applied-to-graduate https://nbc.edu/news/31755/you-can-make-it-with-the-help-of-god-and-gods-people New Year’s greetings to President Dr. Scott Sherwood and all of you valued brothers and sisters! This has been a very challenging year in the Jim and Dorothy Diehl home. FIRST, COVID created numerous problems (as it has for all of you)! NEXT, Dorothy continued to slip deeper and deeper… Fri, 07 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31755/you-can-make-it-with-the-help-of-god-and-gods-people https://nbc.edu/news/31756/this-is-gods-property-leave-it-better-than-you-found-it I love New Year’s Day to instill new habits and to load the operating system for the new year, with upgrades, and get ready to hit the ground running for the first day of work. The passage I would like to share is 1 John 3. “ What we know is that when Christ is openly… Fri, 07 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31756/this-is-gods-property-leave-it-better-than-you-found-it https://nbc.edu/news/31757/6-things-jesus-taught-us-to-ask-for “I will share with you what has been powerful in my own life,” commented Dr. Scott Sherwood. “I realize that every good thing that has happened to my life is a result of someone else's prayer for me.” Knowing this, makes Dr. Sherwood want to see those results in other… Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31757/6-things-jesus-taught-us-to-ask-for https://nbc.edu/news/31758/joining-in-prayer-with-usa-and-canada-churches The USA/Canada Region has initiated the Half-Million Mobilization, calling the region to rally together in prayer for our churches’ hope and future. Several days are designated for specific groups, leading to May 1 when 500,000 people will be praying together in the United States and Canada. Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31758/joining-in-prayer-with-usa-and-canada-churches https://nbc.edu/news/31759/iboe-scholarships-opportunity-for-2022-2023 The International Board of Education of the Church of the Nazarene is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2022-2023 academic year.  The IBOE is comprised of twelve individuals representing the global Church of the Nazarene and functions as the global church advocate for educational… Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31759/iboe-scholarships-opportunity-for-2022-2023 https://nbc.edu/news/31761/my-new-years-reminder It is a New Year, 2022. I saw a Facebook post that said that they were staying up until midnight December 2021 to make sure it was really over. We have all faced illness, uncertainty, political unrest added to the usual stresses of just living. This last year I feel like I’ve been a Martha… Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31761/my-new-years-reminder https://nbc.edu/news/31762/what-did-they-come-to-do All of our lives, we have heard the story of the Three Kings or the Three Magi. Since we were small children, we knew about the Three Kings who traveled from the Orient to visit the Baby Jesus, bringing Him gold, frankincense, and myrrh. If you grew up in the Church, you probably hoped to be chosen… Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31762/what-did-they-come-to-do https://nbc.edu/news/31763/the-birth-announcement Most of us have had the privilege of sending and receiving birth announcements.  Parents rejoice at the news, “We are going to have a baby.”  Grandparents are thrilled at the news, “Soon you will have a grandchild.”  From the time of the announcement until the… Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31763/the-birth-announcement https://nbc.edu/news/31764/living-in-exile---jeremiah-294-13 There are times when things do not go as planned. Things have changed, and at times we feel out of place in the midst of the rapid, and at times, chaotic pace of the world we live in, and we are left to wonder: ‘what is happening?" If I were to visit your home and or office, there… Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31764/living-in-exile---jeremiah-294-13 https://nbc.edu/news/31765/who-what-when-why-of-the-half-million-mobilization Who: Short answer is Everyone! The entire Nazarene Church, 500,000 people in the United States and Canada will rally together in prayer for our churches hope and our future (Jeremiah 29:11) What: A Call to Pray and a Call to Speak for the future of our denomination and our local churches in… Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31765/who-what-when-why-of-the-half-million-mobilization https://nbc.edu/news/31766/commencement-schedule-2022 A Celebration of Nazarene Bible College’s 2022 Graduates,  Saturday, May 28. For 2022 Graduates: Rehearsal is at 9 a.m. (CT) and Meet and Greet is at 10 a.m. (CT) All are invited to the NBC COMMENCEMENT, in person, at 3 p.m. (CT) in Lenexa, Kansas. Put this date on… Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31766/commencement-schedule-2022 https://nbc.edu/news/31767/abhe-and-prayer WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT? Over the next 10 months, The Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) has identified four days of prayer – four opportunities for those involved in biblical higher education to earnestly seek God’s favor through prayer.  What will… Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31767/abhe-and-prayer https://nbc.edu/news/31768/gods-grace-through-us NBC's statement of mission is about preparing adults to Evangelize, Disciple, and Minister in their setting. This is front and center for NBC. Paul, in Ephesians 2:1-9, tells us that we are saved by faith. In the Church of the Nazarene, we have identified three core values. Paul is getting… Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31768/gods-grace-through-us https://nbc.edu/news/31769/follow-nbc If you aren’t following NBC on Facebook or Twitter, you are missing some great stuff! Get to know NBC’s people, hear wonderful chapel messages, and interact with others connected to the Bible college. All you need to do is like us on Facebook ( facebook.com/NazareneBibleCollege )… Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31769/follow-nbc https://nbc.edu/news/31770/giving-a-cup “And whoever in the name of a disciple gives to one of these little ones even a cup of cold water to drink, truly I say to you, he shall not lose his reward” (Matt. 10:42). On a hot day, who provides a cool, refreshing drink? When a need arises, who is dependable? In the daily… Fri, 18 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31770/giving-a-cup https://nbc.edu/news/31771/giving-a-cup “And whoever in the name of a disciple gives to one of these little ones even a cup of cold water to drink, truly I say to you, he shall not lose his reward” (Matt. 10:42). On a hot day, who provides a cool, refreshing drink? When a need arises, who is dependable? In the daily… Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31771/giving-a-cup https://nbc.edu/news/31772/team-nazarene Dr. Mark Lail spoke to NBC Faculty and Staff in the NBC Chapel. Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 was the text: “ Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.” (v. 9) Dr. Lail said everything works best when we work together. This year the Winter Olympics… Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31772/team-nazarene https://nbc.edu/news/31773/living-in-love Today, as we are almost through the month of February, we have been reminded of Valentine’s Day, Winter Olympics, Black History, and the Russian invasion of the Ukraine. Our culture draws our attention in all directions, and some of these events or issues can cause us to fear. God has a… Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31773/living-in-love https://nbc.edu/news/31774/holiness-of-heart-produces-excellence-in-life1 John Wesley and the movement that grew out of his ministry are well known for an expansive view of the possibilities of God’s grace at work in the life of believers. Wesley is known for his use of phrases like “Christian perfection” and “entire sanctification” as well… Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31774/holiness-of-heart-produces-excellence-in-life1 https://nbc.edu/news/31775/living-in-love Today, as we are almost through the month of February, we have been reminded of Valentine’s Day, Winter Olympics, Black History, and the Russian invasion of the Ukraine. Our culture draws our attention in all directions, and some of these events or issues can cause us to fear. God has a… Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31775/living-in-love https://nbc.edu/news/31776/honors-list---winter-2021 Congratulations -  Dean’s List - Winter 2021 Elizabeth Rachel Baxter Peter Nicholas Blume Matthew Joseph Calcara Megan M Cousins Pamela K. Gomez Callie Elizabeth Hager-Gingerich Nicole Elisabeth Johnson Sarah Diana Joyner David Ray Kessell… Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31776/honors-list---winter-2021 https://nbc.edu/news/31777/two-nbc-openings-in-finance Job Title: Controller Department: Finance - Reports to the Vice President of Finance Location: Administrative Offices – Lenexa, Kansas Position is: Fulltime / 40 hours weekly Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am – 5:00 pm Contact person: … Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31777/two-nbc-openings-in-finance https://nbc.edu/news/31778/diversity-awareness-month-at-nbc One In Christ: Every human being is made in the image of God, and as the Church, we should be diverse in culture but one in Christ. At NBC, we are blessed with opportunities to celebrate and learn from our differences. It can take many forms – race, ethnicity, gender, age, education,… Thu, 10 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31778/diversity-awareness-month-at-nbc https://nbc.edu/news/31779/being-a-disciple-of-christ NBC Alumnus, Rev. Manoj Ingle, and 15-year-old son, Eli Ingle, shared in NBC Chapel. Manoj and his wife, Vandana, are both NBC alumni. Eli is a high school freshman with a clear call from God to evangelize his generation.  He uses TikTok to communicate the gospel of Jesus Christ. Rev. Thu, 10 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31779/being-a-disciple-of-christ https://nbc.edu/news/31780/compassion-in-our-dna Rev. Dale Taylor, pastor of New Day Church of the Nazarene, in Riverdale, GA, shared in the NBC Chapel. President Scott Sherwood introduced him and said that Rev. Taylor was raising up African American leaders, who were raising up African American leaders. Rev. Taylor is so serious about Christian… Thu, 10 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31780/compassion-in-our-dna https://nbc.edu/news/31781/abhes-75th-annual-meeting-highlights The Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) reached their 75th Anniversary Year and had a grand Annual Meeting celebration, February 16-18, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. Steven Curtis Chapman was in concert in the closing banquet which was an unforgettable moment. ABHE gives thanks for… Thu, 10 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31781/abhes-75th-annual-meeting-highlights https://nbc.edu/news/31782/2022-year-of-the-bible The theme for the Association of Biblical Higher Education’s (ABHE) 76th year is  The Year of the Bible . How appropriate as they launch their new strategic plan with a core thrust of biblical integration, to collectively focus on the powerful, dynamic, and life transforming power… Mon, 14 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31782/2022-year-of-the-bible https://nbc.edu/news/31783/hes-got-the-whole-world-in-his-hands The Church is a beautiful reminder of God’s creative power. In this piece from the Holiness Today archives, Stan Ingersol shares some of the history of women in ministry in the Church of the Nazarene. Take a few minutes to read about the ministries led by Anna Hanscome, Amanda Berry Smith,… Mon, 14 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31783/hes-got-the-whole-world-in-his-hands https://nbc.edu/news/31784/her-story Women clergy – if you did not hear about the Wesleyan Holiness Women Clergy Conference 2022 in Grapevine, Texas, held last week, March 10-12, it is not too late to listen online! The whole event was livestreamed and can be watched! The event’s purpose was to engage, empower and… Mon, 14 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31784/her-story https://nbc.edu/news/31785/are-we-there-yet A particular commercial came over the radio. I had heard it several times before, but it captures my attention every time. It is from the Alzheimer’s Association; upon hearing it, I travel back to my childhood. A young boy is speaking and asks his mother, “Are we there yet?  Mom,… Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31785/are-we-there-yet https://nbc.edu/news/31786/what-is-the-third-option-to-this-dilemma It isn’t enough to be aware of diversity. Even acknowledging the beauty or goodness in diversity doesn’t live up to the command to love our neighbors as ourselves. Reaching out to people around us, building bridges over cultural divides, healing old wounds – these all take great… Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31786/what-is-the-third-option-to-this-dilemma https://nbc.edu/news/31787/getting-ready-for-studies Hi NBC Family, We began a new Orientation class last week (March 21) with 38 new students! Please join us in praying for them as they learn the skills needed to navigate our online environment and begin their programs. Our Spring B session starts in just over a week (April… Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31787/getting-ready-for-studies https://nbc.edu/news/31788/nbc-admission-counselors-position Job Title: Admissions Counselor Department: NBC Enrollment Management Location: NBC Administrative Offices, Lenexa, Kansas Position is: Fulltime, 40 hours weekly, 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday Primary Duties: Admissions and Recruiting Contact person: Carol Crippen … Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31788/nbc-admission-counselors-position https://nbc.edu/news/31789/3-points-and-a-cheesy-poem Dr. Scott Sherwood spoke at the NBC Chapel on March 30th on the topic of where to put our attention. He gave a disclaimer right off the start. He said that this devotional would have three points and end with a cheesy poem! So, we were all prepared as we listened. One could not wait to get to the… Fri, 08 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31789/3-points-and-a-cheesy-poem https://nbc.edu/news/31790/job-openings-at-nbc Job Title: Controller Department: Finance - Reports to the Vice President of Finance Location: Administrative Offices – Lenexa, Kansas Position is: Full-time / 40 hours weekly Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am – 5:00 pm Contact person: … Fri, 08 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31790/job-openings-at-nbc https://nbc.edu/news/31791/keep-moving-forward Spring A classes are finishing up this weekend. And Spring B classes start immediately, Sunday April 10, 2022. Spring gives more bounce to your step, and we pray for each NBC student, that their classes will be inspiring and life giving. We also pray that your life stays calm, so that you can… Fri, 08 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31791/keep-moving-forward https://nbc.edu/news/31792/childrens-pastor-needed Ministry position:  Children’s Pastor Church/Ministry:   Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene Location:   Lake Jackson, Texas Position is:  Fulltime Church/Ministry contact person:           Name: Steve… Fri, 08 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31792/childrens-pastor-needed https://nbc.edu/news/31793/behind-the-scenes-at-nbc Looking back to the beginning of 2022, Nazarene Bible College has been present and participating at special events like the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) Conference, Synergize 2022 Evangelism Conference, USA Canada Evangelism and Church Planting Task Force, District Ministerial… Wed, 13 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31793/behind-the-scenes-at-nbc https://nbc.edu/news/31795/the-struggle-was-real Preparing for ministry is not a walk in the park. It is hard work. Hours of commitment. Late nights and early mornings. Deadlines. Lori, an NBC degree student, entered into a struggle, not with the commitment and deadlines of the degree program, but with her own call of God to become a… Wed, 13 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31795/the-struggle-was-real https://nbc.edu/news/31796/the-value-of-your-influence These are unique times. The last decade has been punctuated with crisis after crisis. The last two years have been filled with a series of health, financial, social, and political crisis. The chain of challenges seems to never end. We now are living in a different culture – post… Wed, 13 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31796/the-value-of-your-influence https://nbc.edu/news/31797/holy-week Easter. The best week for opportunities of ministry in the church calendar. So much to consider that last week of Jesus’s life on earth… His humble entry with shouts of Hallelujah to the King, The Passover dinner with His disciples, Jesus prays to His Father… Wed, 13 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31797/holy-week https://nbc.edu/news/31798/nbc-awards-virtual-chapel NBC celebrated an AWARDS Chapel on Wednesday, May 25. NBC faculty and staff gathered for their weekly virtual chapel service. They were joined by three NBC students – Michelle Barnett, Maureen Jones, and Paul Geaglone. Three awards were presented. Two students received the General… Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31798/nbc-awards-virtual-chapel https://nbc.edu/news/31799/ministry-job-openings Ministry position: Field Manager Church/Ministry: The Voice of the Martyrs Location: Bartlesville OK Position is:  Fulltime Church/Ministry contact person:                 Name: Rev. Roy… Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31799/ministry-job-openings https://nbc.edu/news/31800/deans-list-and-honors-list-spring-2022 Dean’s List Spring 2022 Megan M Cousins Pamela Jean Edwards Buford Jeremiah Fingar Callie Elizabeth Hager Gingerich Pamela K. Gomez Jeremiah Robert Johnson Sarah Diana Joyner David Ray Kessell Megan Nicole Lewis Christy Dawn Mangin Deanna… Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31800/deans-list-and-honors-list-spring-2022 https://nbc.edu/news/31801/who-is-the-center-of-the-universe-and-who-is-not Like it or not, vocational ministry is highly competitive and performance oriented and no matter how much we bristle at this notion, every single one of us would have to admit that every once in a while, we would really like to experience a WIN and to receive some positive feedback on our… Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31801/who-is-the-center-of-the-universe-and-who-is-not https://nbc.edu/news/31803/ministry-discovery-internship-program---the-salvation-army The Salvation Army is seeking ministry students to join their internship program! This program is fully funded by The Salvation Army. The intern will be paid a salary rate along with receiving benefits such as health insurance, paid holidays, and sick time. The program helps individuals… Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31803/ministry-discovery-internship-program---the-salvation-army https://nbc.edu/news/31804/the-good-news Substance abuse and addiction is a terrible problem for many people, and you may have already encountered this struggle in your personal life or ministry. But there is hope! God does rescue people, and he often works through the willing hands of His children to do it. Substance abuse can ruin… Tue, 07 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31804/the-good-news https://nbc.edu/news/31805/advise-in-adversity The following is Godly advice given through an email: As I read your well written email, I’m so sorry to hear about all the family issues that you have been dealing with, and the feelings of rejection that you have experienced as a result. Unfortunately, and it’s sad to say, but true,… Wed, 08 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31805/advise-in-adversity https://nbc.edu/news/31806/newly-elected-emeriti Administrators and faculty who serve Nazarene Bible College with the equivalent of at least ten (10) years of full-time service to NBC, and whose service has been exemplary and noteworthy, may be granted emeritus status. It was NBC’s privilege to honor two such persons during the 2022… Wed, 08 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31806/newly-elected-emeriti https://nbc.edu/news/31807/nbc-commencement-2022-highlights Nazarene Bible College celebrated the Commencement of 53 graduates on May 28, 2022, in Lenexa, Kansas. President Dr. Scott J. Sherwood, presided over the occasion and awarded the degrees and certificates. Provost Dr. Alan D. Lyke, had the honor of presenting the graduating class of 2022 and leading… Wed, 08 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31807/nbc-commencement-2022-highlights https://nbc.edu/news/31809/a-legacy-student--jill-jones A family moved from Virginia to Colorado Springs in August, 1980 for the father to attend Nazarene Bible College for ministry training. Mom and Dad had both attended Mt. Vernon, but Dad needed to finish his four-year degree. One of their children, Jill, attended 2nd through 4th grades while they… Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31809/a-legacy-student--jill-jones https://nbc.edu/news/31810/for-god-so John 3:16-17 is probably, without a doubt, the most quoted, most memorized verse in all the Bible. Everyone from the smallest child to the oldest person, from sinner to saint, can quote, at the drop of a hat, John 3:16. I think it is important that we revisit this verse with fresh and new… Fri, 24 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31810/for-god-so https://nbc.edu/news/31811/substance-abuse-awareness What is the NBC Policy on substance abuse? NBC is required by law to notify all students, faculty, and staff of alcohol and other drug policies. You can access the policy here: https://www.nbc.edu/core/assets/files/Drug_Free_Workplace_Policy.pdf. We would love to hear from you! Are you working… Fri, 24 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31811/substance-abuse-awareness https://nbc.edu/news/31812/nothing-means-nothing There are some words in Scripture that are very plain. We need no Greek lexicon or Bible dictionary to know their meanings. Words like: if, all, nothing, forever, surely and no one; mean exactly what they say.  Yet as simple as they are to understand, I wonder if we fully grasp their impact. Fri, 24 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31812/nothing-means-nothing https://nbc.edu/news/31813/obedience-not-just-close-enough I would like to take us back to the Old Testament into the book of Judges 6:36-40 and chapter 7. We all know Gideon as a mighty warrior for the Lord. His triumphant battle against Midian is legendary, but let’s have a little refresher on the finer details. With the Lord on his side,… Fri, 24 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31813/obedience-not-just-close-enough https://nbc.edu/news/31814/monday-offices-closed Just a reminder that Monday, July 4, the NBC offices will be closed. Mon, 27 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31814/monday-offices-closed https://nbc.edu/news/31815/be-gritty Dr. Palm directs NBC’s General Studies Core, pouring into students during English and Lifelong Learning Skills courses (among many others) a foundation of academic excellence. In General Studies, students are exposed to best practices in composition, public speaking and oral interpretation,… Fri, 12 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31815/be-gritty https://nbc.edu/news/31816/ministry-job-openings Ministry position: Pastor              Church/Ministry: McCrory Church of the Nazarene Location: 303 Wade St., McCrory, AR 72101 Position is: Part-time or Full-time with parsonage Church/Ministry contact person: … Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31816/ministry-job-openings https://nbc.edu/news/31817/nbc-accountant-clerk-position-opening Job position: Accountant Clerk Church/Ministry: Nazarene Bible College Location: 17001 Prairie Star Pkwy, Suite 300, Lenexa, KS 66220 Position is: Part Time Job Position contact person: … Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31817/nbc-accountant-clerk-position-opening https://nbc.edu/news/31818/a-legacy-student---jill-jones A family moved from Virginia to Colorado Springs in August, 1980 for the father to attend Nazarene Bible College for ministry training. Mom and Dad had both attended Mt. Vernon, but Dad needed to finish his four-year degree. One of their children, Jill, attended 2nd through 4th grades while they… Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31818/a-legacy-student---jill-jones https://nbc.edu/news/31819/faculty-focus-dr-joe-warrington-a-call-to-preparation “A call to ministry is a call to preparation.” – Dr. Joe Warrington Last September at NBC’s annual Board of Trustees meetings, Dr. Warrington recounted a story about the impact of teaching holiness in our college courses. It’s a beautiful testimony of… Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31819/faculty-focus-dr-joe-warrington-a-call-to-preparation https://nbc.edu/news/31820/nbcs-bachelor-of-arts-in-ministry NBC's Bachelor of Arts in Ministry degree has three components: the General Ed Core, the Bible and Theology Core, and a selected major. The seven majors that are offered are Bible and Theology, Christian Educational Ministries, Counseling for Christian Ministries, Hispanic Pastoral… Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31820/nbcs-bachelor-of-arts-in-ministry https://nbc.edu/news/31821/leadership-and-ethics-le-major Why do we, a Bible college, offer a Leadership and Ethics (L&E) major? Because our communities need capable leaders who are grounded in holiness! L&E students can transfer in previous college credit and complete this Bachelor of Art in 2 years taking one year of Bible & Theology… Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31821/leadership-and-ethics-le-major https://nbc.edu/news/31822/nbc-from-the-mission-field With joy, Lynne Utter tells her NBC story. Through her NBC studies, Lynne was able to finish her degree in two years, even from South America! Listen to her interview at the NBC Presidential Partner Banquet and NBC Commencement in May. She was able to attend and meet other colleagues and especially… Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31822/nbc-from-the-mission-field https://nbc.edu/news/31826/administrative-assistant-for-academic-affairs Ministry position: Administrative Assistant for Academic Affairs Church/Ministry: Nazarene Bible College Location: 17001 Prairie Star Pkwy, Suite 300, Lenexa, KS 66220 Position is: Part time / 20-24 hours a week Church/Ministry contact person: … Tue, 09 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31826/administrative-assistant-for-academic-affairs https://nbc.edu/news/31827/finance-position-at-nbc Ministry position: Controller Church/Ministry: Finance – Nazarene Bible College Location: 17001 Prairie Star Pkwy, Suite 300, Lenexa, KS 66220 Position is: Fulltime Church/Ministry contact person: … Tue, 09 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31827/finance-position-at-nbc https://nbc.edu/news/31828/still-thankful-for-my-call I can still remember as I sat and read God’s Word His CALL to be an evangelist, clearer than I’d ever heard.   I walked through the doors God opened; didn’t kick any doors down. I’d pack my suitcase, kiss Vickie goodbye, and preach from town-to-town. Tue, 09 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31828/still-thankful-for-my-call https://nbc.edu/news/31829/staying-safe Helmets, knee and elbow pads, seat belts, safety rails – we put a lot of effort into keeping our bodies safe. What are you doing to protect your mind and heart? “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you… Mon, 22 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31829/staying-safe https://nbc.edu/news/31830/nbc-president-update Dr. Scott Sherwood shared about his ministry as NBC President at our weekly NBC Zoom Chapel on August 17, 2022. President Sherwood has been able to attend 33 district assemblies during District Assembly season. His overall take away from his travels is that NBC is positively regarded by… Mon, 22 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31830/nbc-president-update https://nbc.edu/news/31831/teach-us-to-pray-prayer-initiative Based on Luke 11:1 “Teach us to pray,” ABHE has been calling on all biblical higher education institutions to join in prayer (ABHE - Advancing Biblical Higher Education in USA and Canada). Join in the next opportunity for those involved in biblical higher education to earnestly… Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31831/teach-us-to-pray-prayer-initiative https://nbc.edu/news/31832/ministry-positions-open Lake Havasu Church of the Nazarene is in the pastoral search process. They are seeking qualified candidates for the Senior/Lead Pastor position. The following is a brief description of the church, its ministries, facility and type of pastor they desire: Lake Havasu Church of the Nazarene is a… Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31832/ministry-positions-open https://nbc.edu/news/31833/the-power-of-encouragement We can see in team sports how team members give encouragement to one another – how football, baseball, and hockey teams encourage each other by jumping up and down together, holding up the trophy, huddling around each other, and congratulating each other. Dr. Gary Haines told of a… Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31833/the-power-of-encouragement https://nbc.edu/news/31834/academic-records-specialist-job-opening-at-nbc Ministry position: Academic Records Specialist Church/Ministry: Nazarene Bible College / Reports to Academic Affairs Location: 17001 Prairie Star Pkwy, Suite 300, Lenexa, KS 66220 or Remote Position is: Part time / 15-20 hours a week (flexible hours) Church/Ministry contact… Tue, 30 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31834/academic-records-specialist-job-opening-at-nbc https://nbc.edu/news/31835/the-gospel-according-to-my-brother As a minister, suffering can be a difficult subject to speak about. It is often contextual, and the feeling we get when we are experiencing pain, uncertainty, and "valley moments" can bring us down. Many of us (myself included) pray for God to take away these inconvenient times in our… Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31835/the-gospel-according-to-my-brother https://nbc.edu/news/31836/make-it-better-where-you-are Do you remember when you made an extra effort to counsel a student searching for answers?  God saw that.  Remember when you were awakened in the middle of the night with a student on your heart and invested intercessory prayer?  God saw that.  How about when a student was facing… Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31836/make-it-better-where-you-are https://nbc.edu/news/31837/the-4-hallelujahs-of-revelation-19 I read a passage in Revelation that made me think of an old children's chorus.  Do you remember singing this: "Hallelu, Hallelu, Hallelu, Hallelujah!  Praise ye the Lord!"?   Those 4 hallelujahs just kept getting louder and louder!  And, if we're honest,… Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31837/the-4-hallelujahs-of-revelation-19 https://nbc.edu/news/31838/god-goals-and-grit There have been many studies on the qualities of a successful person. Is it IQ, heredity, economic stability, a strong family life, talent, opportunities, or great teachers?  What makes a successful student, a successful person, a person whose life counts for God? I like to think of it as God,… Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31838/god-goals-and-grit https://nbc.edu/news/31839/whats-in-a-name As I look back over my life and the 51 years of ministry, I came to realize how the three words that comprise our College’s name reflect God’s mercy, call, and guidance of the Holy Spirit in my life - Nazarene Bible College. The word Nazarene is very precious to me. In Matthew, we… Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31839/whats-in-a-name https://nbc.edu/news/31840/ministry-position-open Ministry position: Lead Pastor Church/Ministry: Mitchell Church of the Nazarene Location: 301 W. Grissom Ave., Mitchell, IN  47446 Position is: Full- Time or Part-Time with Parsonage Church/Ministry contact person: … Wed, 28 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31840/ministry-position-open https://nbc.edu/news/31841/chaplain-candidates Greetings from the AF Chaplain Corps! We are looking for university students and recent graduates, with a call to serve God and country, who would like to learn about fulfilling that calling as a chaplain in the Air Force Reserve.   We will be hosting a Zoom event on… Wed, 28 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31841/chaplain-candidates https://nbc.edu/news/31842/pastors-appreciation-month The Apostle Paul teaches us to " … encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of… Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31842/pastors-appreciation-month https://nbc.edu/news/31843/2023-24-fafsa-application-process-is-open It’s that time again! Submit your 2023-24 FAFSA® in preparation for the next academic year! Why wait? Click this link FAFSA® to start your application now! NBC’s school code is #013007. 15 Myths We’re Busting About the FAFSA® Process … Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31843/2023-24-fafsa-application-process-is-open https://nbc.edu/news/31844/challenges-to-a-fathers-faith I think that God wants to develop us – grow us – mature us much more than we want. God is infinite, but we find that too hard to understand. In fact, we’re very happy to just know Him a little. We’re happy with our salvation, and we’re hopeful for many blessings in our… Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31844/challenges-to-a-fathers-faith https://nbc.edu/news/31848/pushup “Pushup” isn't in the Word of God, but I am using it as an acronym.  Most everyone knows my passion for prayer which is definitely in the Word. Examples of people praying and experiencing the results of their prayers are interspersed throughout scripture. We commonly refer to… Mon, 24 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31848/pushup https://nbc.edu/news/31849/jesus-our-peace Growing up as a teenager, I liked to watch the Miss America Pageant with each state represented and also the Miss Universe Pageant with its contestants from every country in the world. And I liked the part of the contest when they interviewed the contestants. There's a favorite movie of… Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31849/jesus-our-peace https://nbc.edu/news/31850/just-a-baby It was just a baby, and we had hoped for a king. The angels we saw that night must have been our imagining.   They spoke of a boy-child who would be lying in hay. It was to be a sign to us of a Savior that day.   We needed a Savior to help us with our sin,… Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31850/just-a-baby https://nbc.edu/news/31851/program-final-year Attention all students in your program final year… Have you Applied to Graduate? As you consult with your Academic Advisor to confirm your schedule of classes for this year, Winter 2022 through Summer 2023, if it is apparent you will be wrapping up all your program’s course… Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31851/program-final-year https://nbc.edu/news/31852/congratulations-students-fall-semester Dean’s List Fall 2022 Catherine Jean Gessner Alexandra Elizabeth Holzberger Megan Nicole Lewis Jessica Martinez Regalado Katelyn Elizabeth Pope Daniel Simmons Melissa Dawn Sivels Louise Maree Smith Jeremiah Eugene Stouder Francisco Torres … Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31852/congratulations-students-fall-semester https://nbc.edu/news/31853/nbc-news The Salvation Army – Central Territory has contracted with NBC to provide a preaching seminar for 21 officers (7 Spanish & 14 English). This seminar is to be held in Chicago during January 2023.  Because of the popularity of the seminar, TSA has scheduled a second event for August… Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31853/nbc-news https://nbc.edu/news/31854/usa-canada-nbc-partnership Did you know that NBC has a collaboration with the USA/Canada Regional Director, Dr. Stan Reeder, that honors District Superintendents, their spouses, and their children (that remain at home)? Dr. Reeder prepares a drawing, similar to the one attached, for the birthday and anniversary of EVERY *… Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31854/usa-canada-nbc-partnership https://nbc.edu/news/31855/lead-pastor-positions Lead Pastor Opportunities in South Carolina https://www.southcarolinanazarene.com/resources/open-churches Greenwood Community Church of the Nazarene Rock Hill Trinity Church of the Nazarene Summerville Church of the Nazarene… Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31855/lead-pastor-positions https://nbc.edu/news/31856/nbc-faculty-new-book-published NBC faculty member, Dr. Jerry Storz, has a new book out. It is titled “Thirty Days to Better Board Members and Meetings: Church Board Governance and Leadership Tips That Have a Positive Impact.”  https://a.co/d/eJG16ij It's available on Amazon or Barnes and Noble… Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31856/nbc-faculty-new-book-published https://nbc.edu/news/31858/iboe-scholarships-opportunity-for-2023-2024 The International Board of Education of the Church of the Nazarene is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2023-2024 academic year.  The IBOE is comprised of twelve individuals representing the global Church of the Nazarene and functions as the global church advocate for educational… Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31858/iboe-scholarships-opportunity-for-2023-2024 https://nbc.edu/news/31860/ox-carts-and-holy-things In the mid 1960s, my father who was pastoring Circleville First Nazarene in Ohio, took a pilgrimage trip to the Holy Lands. Like most tourists of that era, he came home with many trinkets and souvenirs from the trip, including several sets of olive wood camels that were hand cut, hand painted and… Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31860/ox-carts-and-holy-things https://nbc.edu/news/31861/cyber-security-awareness-month You can do so many things online! What a convenient way to shop, bank, communicate, or relax. But are you safe? One easy way to stay secure online is to make sure your passwords are strong. How can you do that? Think long. Longer passwords are stronger passwords. Go for… Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31861/cyber-security-awareness-month https://nbc.edu/news/31863/nbc-research-contest This semester, the Library is sponsoring a research contest open to all NBC students. Students are encouraged to submit research papers on any topic—either from their coursework or otherwise. Submissions will be reviewed by NBC faculty, and the top three submissions will be published in… Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31863/nbc-research-contest https://nbc.edu/news/31864/student-1098-ts-are-sent On or before January 31, Nazarene Bible College will mail 1098-T tax forms to students attending NBC in the 2022 calendar year.  If you do not receive your form by February 15, 2023, please contact the NBC Business Office, Scott Laird - SCLaird@nbc.edu or 719-884-5022. NBC Finance… Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31864/student-1098-ts-are-sent https://nbc.edu/news/31865/god-delivers When I read this passage, I think about how many jars could have been filled. A certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, saying, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that your servant feared the Lord. And the creditor is… Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31865/god-delivers https://nbc.edu/news/31866/new-book-on-the-market NBC likes to publish news from our NBC partners and professors. Dr. Mark Berry and his wife Deborah have published a book on October 20, 2022 called “ Christmas Reflections: Daily Devotions for the Season of Advent. ” Dr. Mark D. & Deborah L. Berry have served in ministry together… Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31866/new-book-on-the-market https://nbc.edu/news/31867/personal-evangelism-conference Announcing an excellent conference for you to consider attending. The CSCE (Chic Shaver Center for Evangelism) Personal Evangelism Conference will be held at Nazarene Theological Seminary, KC, MO, on March 21-23, 2023. The conference starts on Tuesday evening, March 21, at 7:00 PM with the… Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31867/personal-evangelism-conference https://nbc.edu/news/31868/dont-know-where-im-going "By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance.  And he went out, not knowing where he was going.” Hebrews 11:8, Abraham was called  “to go out”  without knowing where he was going. Wed, 22 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31868/dont-know-where-im-going https://nbc.edu/news/31870/diversity Blessed to Celebrate and Learn Every human being is made in the image of God, and as the Church, we should be diverse in culture but one in Christ. At NBC, we are blessed with opportunities to celebrate and learn from diversity. It can take many forms – race, ethnicity, gender, age,… Thu, 16 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31870/diversity https://nbc.edu/news/31871/deans-list-winter-term-2022 Congratulations to the following NBC students who excelled in their studies and are on the Deans and Honors List for the Winter Term 2022 Deans Bobbie Jo Anderson Suzanne M Bennett Peter Nicholas Blume Catherine Jean Gessner Kelly Michelle Hanton Melinda S… Thu, 16 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31871/deans-list-winter-term-2022 https://nbc.edu/news/31872/af-chaplain-candidate-program Zoom Event (for Educators & Students) Who is this designed for? Educators who play an integral part in helping students discern the best ministry/career options. Students who are curious about serving God and country as a religious ministry professional in the USAF Reserves. … Thu, 16 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31872/af-chaplain-candidate-program https://nbc.edu/news/31873/financial-aid-awareness Financial Aid can be an intimidating topic. It doesn’t have to be! You can be informed about what resources are available to you to pay for your education, and use that information to help others navigate the seemingly complex world of Federal Aid. February was Financial Aid Awareness… Thu, 16 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31873/financial-aid-awareness https://nbc.edu/news/31874/gods-personal-cleansing-in-ezekiel-3624-28 These verses are enveloped/surrounded by judgment from the Lord accusing the people of Israel of profaning God's name, and forewarning them that they will remember their evil ways, loathe themselves for their sins, and be ashamed (vv. 22-23; 31-32). Sandwiched in-between these harsh judgments,… Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31874/gods-personal-cleansing-in-ezekiel-3624-28 https://nbc.edu/news/31875/nbc-graduation-celebration-report Nazarene Bible College has hosted 7 Graduation Celebrations in the home churches of 7 NBC graduates as of today’s date. Different NBC personnel have represented the college at the Graduations. Dr. Dan Powers, NBC faculty member, was the NBC representative at one of our recent graduation… Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31875/nbc-graduation-celebration-report https://nbc.edu/news/31877/make-room-for-love I wanted to share with I John 4:18. You are probably familiar with it. The scripture says, “There is no fear in love. But perfect love casts out fear.” I love this scripture in the Message version. It says, “God is love. When we take up permanent residence in a life of love, we… Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31877/make-room-for-love https://nbc.edu/news/31878/godliness-with-contentment-is-great-gain---1-timothy-66-8 There is a phrase in 1 Timothy 6:6-8 that really captures my attention. It is the phrase we find in verse 6: “Godliness with contentment is great gain.” As I have thought more and more about this statement concerning “Godliness with contentment,” I have realized that we can… Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31878/godliness-with-contentment-is-great-gain---1-timothy-66-8 https://nbc.edu/news/31880/gods-delight We live in a world that is increasingly changing. Technology is charging forward towards the unknown with the latest AI platform that has programs, so humans don’t have to think or know how to write. It is a troubled world with constant talk of wars and rumors of wars. If the news isn’t… Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31880/gods-delight https://nbc.edu/news/31881/the-no-fret-formula I am the designated worrier for my family. Often, I carry the problems of the world on my shoulders. I do my best to ward off sorrow and fix problems for my family and friends. Yes, I am a full-time fretter. But Psalm 37 says “Do not fret…” It says it twice for emphasis, and in… Mon, 19 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31881/the-no-fret-formula https://nbc.edu/news/31882/the-nazarene-compass-initiative FREE Money for District Licensed or Credentialed Pastors You can pay off debt and/or invest in retirement with free money from The Nazarene COMPASS Initiative available to all district licensed or credentialed pastors. Please visit our website to learn more about free money – up to… Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31882/the-nazarene-compass-initiative https://nbc.edu/news/31883/willing-to-minister---nbc-student-pastor-kim-duey Several years ago, a man wanted to buy his wife a very special Christmas gift. He knew learning to play the drums was on her bucket list, so he did some research and found a beautiful set to surprise his wife Kim on Christmas day. A few years later, the local Nazarene church needed a drummer… Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31883/willing-to-minister---nbc-student-pastor-kim-duey https://nbc.edu/news/31884/the-no-fret-formula I am the designated worrier for my family. Often, I carry the problems of the world on my shoulders. I do my best to ward off sorrow and fix problems for my family and friends. Yes, I am a full-time fretter. But Psalm 37 says “Do not fret…” It says it twice for emphasis, and in… Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31884/the-no-fret-formula https://nbc.edu/news/31885/taste-and-see---houston-we-have-a-problem “Taste and see that the LORD  is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” Psalm 34:8, NIV You all might be familiar with the following statement, “Houston, we have a problem.”  For some, you heard it live fifty years ago.  Others of us… Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31885/taste-and-see---houston-we-have-a-problem https://nbc.edu/news/31886/live-holistically Hope for Health in Marion, Ohio is bringing hope to people struggling in their community. Marion Nazarene church is opening a counseling center. As Nazarene Bible College focuses on Holistic Living this month, here is a story that will encourage each of us to live holistically. … Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31886/live-holistically https://nbc.edu/news/31888/nbc-graduation-celebration-news Nazarene Bible College is bringing graduation celebrations to the home churches of the graduates. Over the last three months, NBC has held eleven graduation celebrations and has two planned for this month and one in October. Since NBC graduates are located from coast to coast, it isn’t… Wed, 02 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31888/nbc-graduation-celebration-news https://nbc.edu/news/31889/joy-in-jesus-til-the-end Dr. Sherwood shared in the NBC Chapel this week. He shared from the book of Hebrews, chapters 10-12 that were special to him in his youth as a Bible Quizzer. At that age, he was asking questions like “Does God get all of me until the end?” and “Will I stay Nazarene?” God… Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31889/joy-in-jesus-til-the-end https://nbc.edu/news/31890/nbc-commencement-celebration-follow-up-story I am Jason Bassett, currently the Worship Pastor at Casper First Church of the Nazarene in Casper, Wyoming. I shared during my Torch Testimony at the NBC Graduation Celebration what I like to call my 'Holy 2x4 moment." I had been running from my calling, like so many of us do, and I… Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31890/nbc-commencement-celebration-follow-up-story https://nbc.edu/news/31891/the-signing-of-the-constitution Every year on September 17, The US Department of Education requires institutions to celebrate the signing of the US Constitution – This is part of NBC's contribution this year. Happy Constitution Day! The Power of Your Signature: The US Constitution was signed on September 17,… Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31891/the-signing-of-the-constitution https://nbc.edu/news/31892/10000-for-40-hours-of-work-in-1-year $10,000 for 40 Hours of Work in 1 Year – YES, Please! The COMPASS Journey program is available to all District Licensed and Ordained Pastors currently serving local congregations. This program guides you through completing a plan of 40 hours of work, during the course of a year, that is… Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31892/10000-for-40-hours-of-work-in-1-year https://nbc.edu/news/31893/youth-and-associate-pastor-position-announced Ministry position: Youth and Associate Pastor Church/Ministry: BridgeWay Community Church of the Nazarene Location: Pekin, Illinois Position is: Fulltime Job Description: BridgeWay Community Church of the Nazarene is a vibrant, engaging and growing church. Our mission is:… Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31893/youth-and-associate-pastor-position-announced https://nbc.edu/news/31894/rich-young-ruler---luke-1818-23 What must I do to have eternal life? A legitimate question to ask. Jesus’s reply was along the lines of the thoughts of the man asking the question. Keep the commandments - you already know them. Jesus proceeds to name some of them: Do not commit adultery, do not murder, do not steal, do… Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31894/rich-young-ruler---luke-1818-23 https://nbc.edu/news/31895/what-did-she-know-and-when-did-she-know-it I want us to think about a question… In February 2017, Donald Trump’s antagonists asked of him: “What did he know and when did he know it?” The question, of course, was an echo of that asked by Howard Baker in the special Watergate committee, June 29, 1973 – 50 years… Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31895/what-did-she-know-and-when-did-she-know-it https://nbc.edu/news/31896/bible-holiness NBC President, Scott Sherwood shared his love for the book he read over his vacation, Dr. T. A. Noble’s Christian Theology, Volume 1 (Faith and History), part 1. Wanting to share the impactful account of J. B. Chapman’s testimony, he read from Christian Theology to the NBC faculty and… Fri, 22 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31896/bible-holiness https://nbc.edu/news/31897/dr-joe-warrington-is-honored What happens when a professor teaches in a particular field for three decades straight? Our own Dr. Joseph Warrington, Director of Pastoral Ministries at NBC, can tell you: Not long ago, a student in his Introduction to Christian Ministry class quoted a published author who is a former student… Tue, 03 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31897/dr-joe-warrington-is-honored https://nbc.edu/news/31898/graduation-celebration-reflections An NBC Graduation Celebration was held at Whitehall Church of the Nazarene in Whitehall, Ohio on Sunday, October 1, 2023. Lead pastor, Brittany Zahler, received her Certificate in Ministry Preparation Program. Registrar, Rev. Duane Mathias, was present representing NBC. Rev. Mathias passed… Tue, 03 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31898/graduation-celebration-reflections https://nbc.edu/news/31899/student-ministry-internship Ministry position:   Student Ministry Intern Church/Ministry: Pulpit Rock Church Location: 301 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO Position is: Intern                Job Description:   … Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31899/student-ministry-internship https://nbc.edu/news/31900/nbc-board-of-trustees-meet The NBC Board of Trustees fall meetings were held on September 27-28, 2023.  Nineteen dedicated members met online dividing into their Committees and then coming together where they had the privilege of listening to General Superintendent, Dr. David Busic, bring greetings and share a… Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31900/nbc-board-of-trustees-meet https://nbc.edu/news/31901/evangelism-and-church-multiplication-training The Chic Shaver Center for Evangelism (CSCE) is co-hosting an Evangelism and Church Multiplication Training (EMT) with the USA/Canada Regional Office in Atlanta, Georgia, on April 26-28, 2024. The CSCE would like to offer three scholarships to NBC students and spouses (if married) to attend this… Fri, 06 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31901/evangelism-and-church-multiplication-training https://nbc.edu/news/31902/reaching-the-goal Dr. Gary Haines, NBC Chaplain, writes emails, texts, and makes telephone calls daily to NBC students. Here is his latest encouraging letter that serves to make connection with and spiritually inspire those who are studying. Summer has passed so quickly in a flurry of summer camp, lawn mowing,… Fri, 06 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31902/reaching-the-goal https://nbc.edu/news/31903/there-is-power-in-the-word-of-god It’s interesting to note how Jesus, the greatest person who ever lived, handled Satan, the greatest foe who ever lived. It’s recorded in Matthew 4:1-11 that Jesus simply quoted the Scriptures when confronted by Satan. Three times He said, “It is written.” Where was it… Fri, 13 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31903/there-is-power-in-the-word-of-god https://nbc.edu/news/31904/nazarene-women-clergy-survey What practices help Nazarene women clergy thrive? Help me find out! I’m Kay Lynn Perry, and I’m an ordained elder pastoring in North Carolina. I’m working on my D.Min. at Northern Seminary. If you’re a Nazarene woman in ministry in any capacity, I invite you to complete my… Fri, 13 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31904/nazarene-women-clergy-survey https://nbc.edu/news/31905/selective-service-system Dear Educational Leader,  Thank you for your commitment and investment in today’s youth. Your guidance helps students become responsible and productive members of society. Under federal law, all males ages 18-25 years old are required to be registered with the Selective Service… Fri, 13 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31905/selective-service-system https://nbc.edu/news/31906/new-ministry-positions-open-in-north-dakota Ministry position: Lead Pastor   Church/Ministry: New Horizons Church of the Nazarene Location: Mohall, North Dakota Position is: Part time or Fulltime *Our church is small and our pastor would need some outside income. As our church grows, we would like to… Fri, 13 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31906/new-ministry-positions-open-in-north-dakota https://nbc.edu/news/31907/they-intended-to-make-him-king The timeline of John’s Gospel gives a growing drumbeat of energy that begins with a simple knock on a door.  In John chapter 3, Nicodemus comes to the door of Jesus at night, confessing that no one could perform the signs that Jesus had performed without it being of God. It leads to the… Fri, 27 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31907/they-intended-to-make-him-king https://nbc.edu/news/31908/confidence-for-leadership What is leadership? Inspiring the right action, at the right moment, in the right manner, for the right reason. Two things are for certain in leadership – a leader needs followers and there will be change. In David Church’s book, “Confidence for Leadership - Influencing with… Fri, 27 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31908/confidence-for-leadership https://nbc.edu/news/31909/staying-home---colossians-120-23 As the weather turns cooler, and at my age, I am reminded of the necessity to stay active. Health professionals insist that “movement” is good for our health. The same is true for our spiritual health. God intends for every believer to grow and see “movement” or… Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31909/staying-home---colossians-120-23 https://nbc.edu/news/31910/wesleyan-holiness-women-clergy-annual-conference SAVE the DATE now for the Wesleyan Holiness Women Clergy (WHWC) annual conference. It will be held on March 7-9, 2024, in Dallas, Texas, at the Hyatt Regency, which is located within walking distance of the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport. Complete information can be found at… Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31910/wesleyan-holiness-women-clergy-annual-conference https://nbc.edu/news/31911/would-things-have-been-different “Pardon your servant Lord. Please send someone else” (Exod. 4–9 NIV). This was the response of Moses to God’s call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. I’m not proud of it, but this is me, at least sometimes. Maybe it has been you. Why would Moses, a man… Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31911/would-things-have-been-different https://nbc.edu/news/31912/deans-list-and-honors-list-fall-2023 Dean’s List Fall 2023 Logan Allan Bergmann Heriberto Montelongo Espino Buford Jeremiah Fingar Michael Stanley Parenti Megan Patricia Redding Rachel Leah White Nicole Danielle Whitney Honor’s List Fall 2023 Hannah Nicole Allen Steven… Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31912/deans-list-and-honors-list-fall-2023 https://nbc.edu/news/31913/ministry-photos-needed We are looking for photos of NBC students being active in ministry to use in promotional pieces on Nazarene districts – and we’d love to use yours! If you’re willing to let us show a photo of you ministering (preaching, teaching, cleaning, feeding, or doing whatever other kind of… Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31913/ministry-photos-needed https://nbc.edu/news/31914/storms Jesus received heartbreaking news. He received word that his cousin, John the Baptist, was brutally murdered. Matthew 14:13 tells us that in his grief he withdrew by boat to a solitary place. He was heartbroken. He needed to be alone. He needed to grieve. But the people in the… Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31914/storms https://nbc.edu/news/31915/the-kingdom-of-heaven-is-like-a-wawa-coffee---thank-you I wish to draw your attention to three verses of Scripture in Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV) “ Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.” Here is the… Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31915/the-kingdom-of-heaven-is-like-a-wawa-coffee---thank-you https://nbc.edu/news/31918/dr-ron-blake-named-vp-for-institutional-advancement-at-nazarene-bible-college Nazarene Bible College welcomes Dr. Ron Blake as the first VP for Institutional Advancement in its 57-year history. This will be a volunteer position, primarily focused on development and constituent relations.  NBC President Scott Sherwood states, “It feels like a miracle for… Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31918/dr-ron-blake-named-vp-for-institutional-advancement-at-nazarene-bible-college https://nbc.edu/news/31919/waiting-here-for-you The overarching theme of Advent, in case you have missed it somewhere in your theological training, or you haven’t heard it recently defined or explained in your faith traditions, is “waiting.”  I loved reading Nazarene Bible College’s own Provost’s words of… Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31919/waiting-here-for-you https://nbc.edu/news/31920/christmas-presence I love Christmas presence. Several months ago, in our weekly chapel, we had the District Superintendent of the Philadelphia District, Rev. Kerry Willis, with us. Philadelphia is a difficult area of the country to evangelize and plant churches. There are 500- and 1000-square-mile areas in the… Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31920/christmas-presence https://nbc.edu/news/31921/nbc-christmas-break There will be no staff at the NBC offices in Lenexa, KS from December 22 through January 1. Winter A classes end on December 24th. Dec 25th through January 7th 2024 are break weeks for NBC students. Winter B classes start up on Monday, January 8th, 2024. NBC offices open on Tuesday, January… Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31921/nbc-christmas-break https://nbc.edu/news/31922/longing “‘The days are coming,’ declares the Lord, ‘when I will fulfill the good promise I made to the people of Israel and Judah. In those days and at that time I will make a righteous Branch sprout from David’s line; he will do what is just and right in the land. In those… Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31922/longing https://nbc.edu/news/31923/m25-conference-save-the-date USA/Canada Region is thrilled to announce the  M25 Conference,  February 10-12, 2025 in Kansas City! This is an amazing opportunity to be inspired, to connect, and to grow with pastors and lay leaders from across the United States and Canada. The focus of M25 is on evangelism and the… Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31923/m25-conference-save-the-date https://nbc.edu/news/31924/gods-great-gift When we first started a family, Brenda and I wanted to develop family patterns and traditions that encouraged our kids in the Christian Faith.  And like most young parents, through trial and error, many of our ideas came/went while others have stood the test of time.  One idea that… Thu, 21 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31924/gods-great-gift https://nbc.edu/news/31925/ministry-opening Ministry position: Lead Pastor Church/Ministry: Springlake Church of the Nazarene Location: Hensley, AR Position is: Fulltime Job Description: This is a lead pastor’s position for a church that is 15 miles south of Little Rock, AR. Worship attendance is 60, and… Thu, 21 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31925/ministry-opening https://nbc.edu/news/31926/do-you-see-what-i-hear On the second Sunday of Advent this year, Psalm 85 verse 8 began to resonate within me. “I will listen to what God the Lord says;...” Psalm 85:8a I felt like the Spirit was saying to my spirit, “listen;” that’s what I want you to do. Experts have… Thu, 11 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31926/do-you-see-what-i-hear https://nbc.edu/news/31927/wesleyan-holiness-women-clergy-conference E2024 is a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded women clergy spanning many denominations. This is a place where you will be re-energized, reaffirmed, and re-ignited as you explore and live out our diverse callings. The E2024 Conference entitled “Wesleyan Holiness Women Clergy -… Thu, 11 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31927/wesleyan-holiness-women-clergy-conference https://nbc.edu/news/31928/get-wisdom--understanding In Proverbs 4:7, wisdom is the principal thing; therefore, get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding. Walking in wisdom and understanding is available to the believer in Jesus Christ. “The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get… Thu, 11 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31928/get-wisdom--understanding https://nbc.edu/news/31929/lead-pastor-opening Ministry position: Lead Pastor Church/Ministry: Elko Church of the Nazarene Location: Elko, Nevada Position is: Fulltime Job Description: The Intermountain District is looking for an individual who has interest in serving as the lead pastor of our church in Elko, Nevada. … Thu, 11 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31929/lead-pastor-opening https://nbc.edu/news/31930/student-1098-ts-are-coming On or before January 31 Nazarene Bible College will mail 1098-T tax forms to students attending NBC in the 2023 calendar year.  If you do not receive your form by February 15, 2024, please contact the Business Office (Scott Laird) - SCLaird@nbc.edu or 719-884-5022. Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31930/student-1098-ts-are-coming https://nbc.edu/news/31931/compass-10000-more-in-2024 In just one year, you can receive $10,000 to help pay down student and consumer debt and/or invest in your retirement! The COMPASS Journey makes it possible, and we’re here to help as you fill out the 20-minute application and put together a 40-hour plan that benefits both personal… Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31931/compass-10000-more-in-2024 https://nbc.edu/news/31932/two-positions-open-on-the-canada-west-district The Senior Pastor position is open at Medicine Hat Glenview Church of the Nazarene in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. Job Description: Located in the southern part of Alberta, the city of Medicine Hat has a population of about 77,000 people. The Church of the Nazarene has been a part of… Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31932/two-positions-open-on-the-canada-west-district https://nbc.edu/news/31933/cyber-security-awareness Know the Basics You spend hours every day online. You can check the weather, get the latest news, pay your bills, change your insurance, read a book, and watch the game on the little computer you carry in your pocket.   The internet has become a normal part of life. Is your cyber… Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31933/cyber-security-awareness https://nbc.edu/news/31934/some-questions-that-lead-to-an-assignment John 21:1-8 In this passage, the disciples are in an in-between time. They have just lived through the disappointment and pain of all that transpired leading up to the Crucifixion. They are trying to make sense of the Resurrection. The disciples are suffering from a disappointment hangover. Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31934/some-questions-that-lead-to-an-assignment https://nbc.edu/news/31935/iboe-scholarships-opportunity-for-2024-2025 The International Board of Education of the Church of the Nazarene is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2024-2025 academic year. The IBOE is comprised of twelve individuals representing the global Church of the Nazarene, and it functions as the global church advocate for… Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31935/iboe-scholarships-opportunity-for-2024-2025 https://nbc.edu/news/31936/new-beginnings I love new beginnings. I love weddings. I love newborn babies. I love the first page of a new journal and the first chapter of a new book. I love making new friends, meeting new neighbors, watching a new movie, and welcoming a new employee to the team. But I especially love a new year. Scott… Fri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31936/new-beginnings https://nbc.edu/news/31937/note-student-tax-forms-1098-ts-have-been-delayed Our software provider experienced technical difficulties with the 1098T program updates. These technical difficulties have delayed the mailing of the 1098Ts.  Our staff is monitoring the situation and assisting them as they seek to work out the bugs and get the 1098Ts finalized as soon as… Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31937/note-student-tax-forms-1098-ts-have-been-delayed https://nbc.edu/news/31938/let-us-finish-well “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus,… Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31938/let-us-finish-well https://nbc.edu/news/31939/when-the-time-comes-will-you-be-financially-ready-to-retire The COMPASS Initiative is concerned about our Nazarene Pastors being able to retire and live comfortably — without feeling financially strapped. Our Journey program allows pastors to receive $10,000 toward Debt Reduction and/or Retirement Readiness. This $10,000 is a great way to jump-start… Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31939/when-the-time-comes-will-you-be-financially-ready-to-retire https://nbc.edu/news/31940/breaking-through-to-effectiveness-and-productivity By Dr. Dan Cole “His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature,… Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31940/breaking-through-to-effectiveness-and-productivity https://nbc.edu/news/31941/strong-and-mighty-moses by Dr. Bonnie Perry This week we celebrate Ash Wednesday, when we remember that God created us from dust by His own breath. During these next 40 days, we honor the fasting and preparation Jesus endured in the wilderness before beginning his public ministry. It’s a season when we ready… Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31941/strong-and-mighty-moses https://nbc.edu/news/31942/deans-list-and-honors-list-for-winter-2023 Dean’s List for Winter 2023 Heriberto Espino Michael Parenti Victorianna Parenti Megan Redding Rachel White Nicole Whitney Honors List for Winter 2023 Abdiel Noguera        … Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31942/deans-list-and-honors-list-for-winter-2023 https://nbc.edu/news/31943/thy-word-have-i-hid-in-my-heart The first things that come to mind when you reach back for wisdom and an opportunity to reset your perspective — for me, those verses that often come to mind are from First and Second Corinthians and Hebrews and First and Second Peter, because I was first discipled by Nazarene Bible… Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31943/thy-word-have-i-hid-in-my-heart https://nbc.edu/news/31944/students-important-documents-are-on-the-way We apologize for the delay, but Nazarene Bible College has now mailed all 1098-T tax forms to students attending NBC in the 2023 calendar year.  If you do not receive your form by March 15, 2024, please contact the Business Office (Scott Laird) - SCLaird@nbc.edu or 719-884-5022. Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31944/students-important-documents-are-on-the-way https://nbc.edu/news/31945/going-going-almost-gone The COMPASS Initiative grants are quickly being distributed! We have fewer than 70 grants to give away! If you’ve not applied yet for the COMPASS Journey or the COMPASS Quest programs, now is the time! EVERY USA & Canada District Licensed or Ordained Pastor serving in a local congregation… Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31945/going-going-almost-gone https://nbc.edu/news/31946/praying-with-jabez by Dr. Charles Tillman, Sr.  I would like for you to take a walk with me through one of my favorite texts. (Read 1 Chronicles 4:9-10) I have preached about Jabez before. I find it ironic that the name Jabez means: borne in pain! However, he was a descendant of the tribe of Judah, which… Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31946/praying-with-jabez https://nbc.edu/news/31947/diversity-awareness-month-at-nbc---without-fear Every human being is made in the image of God, and as the Church, we should be diverse in culture but one in Christ. At NBC, we are blessed with opportunities to celebrate and learn from diversity. It can take many forms – race, ethnicity, gender, age, education, skills, upbringing,… Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31947/diversity-awareness-month-at-nbc---without-fear https://nbc.edu/news/31948/blessed-to-celebrate-and-learn Every human being is made in the image of God, and as the Church, we should be diverse in culture but one in Christ. At NBC, we are blessed with opportunities to celebrate and learn from diversity. It can take many forms – race, ethnicity, gender, age, education, skills, upbringing,… Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31948/blessed-to-celebrate-and-learn https://nbc.edu/news/31949/my-jesus by Rev. Moises Champo How many of you would say it the same way, MY JESUS, is he YOUR JESUS? This time of the year is a time to remember JESUS, leading up to His resurrection. We call it LENT, a time to remember His life and His suffering, the time to remember His death,… Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31949/my-jesus https://nbc.edu/news/31950/financial-aid-awareness In 2023, the Department of Education announced a new initiative called Better FAFSA ®, Better Future. Although the kick-off of the annual application process was delayed and the government experienced some website issues during implementation, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid… Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31950/financial-aid-awareness https://nbc.edu/news/31951/the-power-of-a-personal-pentecost By Dr. William Sawyer   John answered them all, “I baptize you with water. But one who is more powerful than I will come, the thongs of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” (Luke 3:16 NIV 1984) If then… Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31951/the-power-of-a-personal-pentecost https://nbc.edu/news/31952/diversity-in-ministry--in-history-and-today Diversity in the Church is a beautiful reminder of God’s creative power. In this piece from the Holiness Today archives, Stan Ingersol shares some of the history of women in ministry in the Church of the Nazarene. Take a few minutes to read about the ministries led by Anna Hanscome, Amanda… Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31952/diversity-in-ministry--in-history-and-today https://nbc.edu/news/31953/12000-in-just-12-months In just 1 year you can complete the 2 COMPASS programs and receive $12,000 to pay off educational debt, personal debt and/or invest in your retirement.  If you’re a district licensed or ordained pastor serving at least 30 hours in a local congregation in Canada or the USA, then these… Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31953/12000-in-just-12-months https://nbc.edu/news/31954/our-daughters-did-prophesy by Rev. Dr. Tammy Carter “Your Daughters Will Prophesy” was the theme of E2024, a gathering of over 800 women clergy, students, and male supporters from sister Wesleyan Holiness denominations across the United States and Canada in an airport hotel in Dallas, Texas; another nearly… Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31954/our-daughters-did-prophesy https://nbc.edu/news/31955/gospel----bringing-people-to-jesus M25 is being planned with both pastors and lay — including college students — in mind and will be the perfect opportunity to gather and grow together. The workshops and services will be focused on our theme,  Gospel... Bringing People to Jesus!  An announcement with guest… Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31955/gospel----bringing-people-to-jesus https://nbc.edu/news/31956/the-kingdom-of-heaven by Rev. Susan McKeithen With our recent move to PA, we had to go through all our belongings, and we looked through old photos and were reminded of places we’d been. Our first career job after marrying was in Hong Kong. The verse in Matthew 13:45 popped out of the Bible pages to me this… Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31956/the-kingdom-of-heaven https://nbc.edu/news/31957/open-position-lead-pastor-castro-valley-church-of-the-nazarene-san-francisco-bay-area Castro Valley Church of the Nazarene in the San Francisco Bay area. This is a suburb, bedroom community for Silicon Valley, San Francisco, and Oakland. Three language ministries in one context: English, Spanish, and Chinese. We have begun our search for a staff associate to aid a process… Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31957/open-position-lead-pastor-castro-valley-church-of-the-nazarene-san-francisco-bay-area https://nbc.edu/news/31958/i-will-be-with-you Some of you all know my life story. You know that I was a professional classical musician, and that I performed every week as a symphony musician with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra for five years in Hong Kong and with the opera company in Barcelona, Spain for nine years. So, if you take… Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31958/i-will-be-with-you https://nbc.edu/news/31959/lets-join-in-a-day-of-prayer The Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) is one of NBC's accrediting bodies. Each year, they select three dates and encourage member institutions to concentrate in prayer on those days. The first one for 2024 is next week — Thursday, May 2! If you would like to join… Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31959/lets-join-in-a-day-of-prayer https://nbc.edu/news/31960/honoring-mr-fred-phillips-on-his-retirement Fred Phillips did not start off pursuing a career in Christian ministry or higher education. In fact, he had no interest in changing jobs when then-NBC President Dr. Hiram Sanders approached him about starting and running an information technology (IT) department at the Bible college. However,… Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31960/honoring-mr-fred-phillips-on-his-retirement https://nbc.edu/news/31961/open-position-on-canada-west-district The fulltime position of Senior Pastor is open at the Rimbey Church of the Nazarene in Rimbey, AB, Canada. Rimbey, AB is a small farming town with a population of about 2,500. The Nazarene church is one of nine Christian churches serving the community and surrounding area. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31961/open-position-on-canada-west-district https://nbc.edu/news/31962/earn--save--give The COMPASS Initiative exists to support John Wesley’s principles regarding money. We are here to help our pastors Earn COMPASS grants, Save for retirement & pay off debt and Give to the Kingdom.  If you’re a district licensed or ordained pastor serving at least 30 hours in a… Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31962/earn--save--give https://nbc.edu/news/31963/kiss "Maybe people haven't rejected the church, but the boring impotent God we have presented to them." In verse 5 of second Corinthians chapter 13, it says examine yourself to see whether you're in the faith. Test yourselves. And then it goes on with final greetings "Finally… Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31963/kiss https://nbc.edu/news/31964/six-leadership-principles-from-an-eagle Eagles fly alone and at high altitudes. They don’t fly with sparrows, ravens, or other small birds. MEANING: Stay away from narrow-minded people who bring you down. Eagles fly with eagles. Keep good company. Eagles have an accurate vision. They can focus on… Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31964/six-leadership-principles-from-an-eagle https://nbc.edu/news/31965/creating-a-safe-environment-for-gods-family May is NBC's Sexual Misconduct Awareness Month this year. Ministering in the community means interacting with many people in a variety of places. It also means protecting those people from abuse! We cannot make Christlike disciples in the nations if we can’t provide a safe place to… Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31965/creating-a-safe-environment-for-gods-family https://nbc.edu/news/31966/dont-go-alone As we continue our Sexual Misconduct Awareness and Prevention Month at NBC, please remember: You don’t have to help someone alone! We live in a fallen world. Dealing with people who have experienced trauma is a part of every ministry! There are many resources available to help anyone who has… Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31966/dont-go-alone https://nbc.edu/news/31967/open-positions-on-indianapolis-district There are 5 open positions at Shepherd Community Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. If you are interested in learning more or applying for one of these positions, please visit https://shepherdcommunity.org/apply/.    School Community Coordinator: 2 positions open This… Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31967/open-positions-on-indianapolis-district https://nbc.edu/news/31968/unity-jesus-prayer I feel like God's words give me, content for my prayer life. And, the more my prayer echoes scripture, the more likely I am to be praying according to God's will.  When I think of John 17 and Jesus' prayer, what always jumps out at me in my memory is, it's a prayer for… Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31968/unity-jesus-prayer https://nbc.edu/news/31969/sexual-misconduct-awareness-and-prevention-training-is-available With so many people we encounter in ministry, it is important to feel confident in how we respond to difficult situations.  The SafeColleges Training System offers several courses on sexual misconduct awareness, and since we partner with SafeColleges, the training is free to all active… Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31969/sexual-misconduct-awareness-and-prevention-training-is-available https://nbc.edu/news/31970/special-awards-chapel Spring is a wonderful time of year for students -- especially those who are graduating!  On May 22, 2024, NBC once again hosted our annual Awards Chapel service, inviting in a few select students to share their NBC stories and be honored with awards. It's always an exciting service,… Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31970/special-awards-chapel https://nbc.edu/news/31971/june-is-nbcs-substance-abuse-awareness-month Substance abuse and addiction is a terrible problem for many people, and you may have already encountered this struggle in your personal life or ministry. But there is hope! God does rescue people, and He often works through the willing hands of His children to do it. The Good News … Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31971/june-is-nbcs-substance-abuse-awareness-month https://nbc.edu/news/31972/congratulations-nbcs-spring-2024-deans-list-and-honors-list Dean’s List  Heriberto Montelongo Espino David Ray Kessell Michael Stanley Parenti Victorianna Natalia Parenti Katie Lynn Philbee Megan Patricia Redding Rachel Leah White Nicole Danielle Whitney   Honors List  Charles… Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31972/congratulations-nbcs-spring-2024-deans-list-and-honors-list https://nbc.edu/news/31973/feeling-stressed Financial stress is an ongoing reality for many pastors. Having to manage personal, as well as church, finances can be overwhelming. The COMPASS Initiative is here to help ease that burden by helping pastors pay down debt, invest in retirement and provide FREE resources regarding money management. Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31973/feeling-stressed https://nbc.edu/news/31974/honoring-mrs-shirley-cadle-on-her-retirement A Ministry in the Finance Department Much like many of our students, Mrs. Shirley Cadle answered a call to ministry that did not look quite like you might expect. She went to college to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. As the wife of a Nazarene pastor, Shirley set out… Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31974/honoring-mrs-shirley-cadle-on-her-retirement https://nbc.edu/news/31975/ministry-opening-in-papau-new-guinea Is God calling you to teach, mentor and love high school students at the Kudjip School for Missionary Kids in Papua New Guinea? This missionary will support the critical work of the Church of the Nazarene in Papua New Guinea by providing a high quality education for the children of the… Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31975/ministry-opening-in-papau-new-guinea https://nbc.edu/news/31976/nbc-is-pleased-to-announce-the-clarence-and-roger-bowman-endowed-scholarship Clarence and Roger Bowman are notable figures in the history of Black Nazarene Ministries. They have contributed significantly to the development of strategies for reaching Black communities through church planting and discipleship programs. Clarence and Roger were both… Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31976/nbc-is-pleased-to-announce-the-clarence-and-roger-bowman-endowed-scholarship https://nbc.edu/news/31977/abhe-day-of-prayer-is-next-thursday The Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) has established August 15, as a Day of Prayer. "What would happen if hundreds of people from 161 ABHE institutions across North America committed to pray in one voice for biblical higher education?" You can learn more about it… Fri, 09 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31977/abhe-day-of-prayer-is-next-thursday https://nbc.edu/news/31978/building-the-clarence-and-roger-bowman-scholarship Clarence and Roger Bowman are notable figures in the history of Black Nazarene Ministries. They have contributed significantly to the development of strategies for reaching Black communities through church planting and discipleship programs, and Clarence and Roger were both professors at Nazarene… Fri, 09 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31978/building-the-clarence-and-roger-bowman-scholarship https://nbc.edu/news/31979/free-financial-literacy-video-training-series Trevecca Nazarene University is offering a FREE, video-based financial literacy training to help participants build skills, knowledge and behaviors that will empower them to make smart, informed decisions about money. The training series is designed especially for pastors, church leaders and… Fri, 09 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31979/free-financial-literacy-video-training-series https://nbc.edu/news/31980/claim-his-promises-for-all-circumstances David wrote the words in Psalm 18, a song to the Lord, on the day when the Lord rescued him from King Saul and also from his enemies. David addresses the Lord in verses 1-3: “I love you, O  Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,… Fri, 13 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31980/claim-his-promises-for-all-circumstances https://nbc.edu/news/31981/its-almost-constitution-day Every year on or near September 17, The US Department of Education requires institutions to celebrate the signing of the US Constitution – This is part of NBC's contribution this year. Happy Constitution Day! The Power of Your Signature The US Constitution was signed on… Fri, 13 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31981/its-almost-constitution-day https://nbc.edu/news/31982/m25-registration-is-open M25 is a USA/Canada Regional quadrennial Nazarene conference focused entirely on evangelism. It will further the regional vision, our CoRe Strategy (Cycle of Resurgence), and in particular our 2025 emphasis of Bringing People to Jesus. The agenda will include plenary speakers, break-out workshops,… Fri, 13 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31982/m25-registration-is-open https://nbc.edu/news/31983/the-journey-toward-mature-faith-from-the-book-of-job 1,000 ft view of the Book in 6 scenes: Scene 1: (1:1-5) Job loved God, served Him, had a big family (10 kids), was a caring dad, had lots of possessions/money, had community influence. Scene 2: (1:6-2:8) God had two conversations with Satan, whose accusations were that Job… Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31983/the-journey-toward-mature-faith-from-the-book-of-job https://nbc.edu/news/31984/nbc-mailing-address Have you updated our mailing address? … Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31984/nbc-mailing-address https://nbc.edu/news/31985/a-prayer-request-for-next-week The Nazarene Bible College Board of Trustees will meet next week, September 25-26, and our faculty and staff will gather for NBC Team Days, as well! Please pray for us! Prayer requests:  Safety for all those traveling Wisdom for decisions to be made Grace and strength to… Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31985/a-prayer-request-for-next-week https://nbc.edu/news/31986/celebrating-nbc September 26, 2024 was NBC's 57th birthday! We are celebrating all the ways God continues to bless and work through Nazarene Bible College to extend His Kingdom.  Would you like to celebrate too? Check out a photo review of some of our graduation celebrations this summer on Facebook … Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31986/celebrating-nbc https://nbc.edu/news/31987/which-direction-are-you-running Running has been part of my devotional life for some time now.   One of the big lessons that I am starting to learn, is that direction is more important than pace.  Yes, it’s still a bit hard for me to admit, but knowing where you are going, and why, is more important than how… Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31987/which-direction-are-you-running https://nbc.edu/news/31988/newly-released-missional-hope-unlocking-receptivity-in-the-narcissistic-west Missional Hope: Unlocking Receptivity in the Narcissistic West  by Dr. R. Mark Montgomery is a unique diagnosis of the shame-narcissistic culture link in Western contexts that suggests a different approach to evangelism and disciple-making. Author R. Mark Montgomery, D. Min. is… Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31988/newly-released-missional-hope-unlocking-receptivity-in-the-narcissistic-west https://nbc.edu/news/31989/not-called-to-be-an-adult I’m really very grateful for this opportunity to be in chapel this morning, but speaking to adults is not particularly comfortable for me. If you all were under 12, we could make this work! We’d start with a game (I’m thinking a mini treasure hunt where the final clue points to a… Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31989/not-called-to-be-an-adult https://nbc.edu/news/31990/october-is-pastor-appreciation-month Pastor Appreciation at Nazarene Bible College means spending extra time in prayer for our students! Who are you appreciating this month?  Ways to Pray for Your Pastor Pray for wisdom, humility, and compassion. Pray for physical health, safety, and security. Pray for your… Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31990/october-is-pastor-appreciation-month https://nbc.edu/news/31991/the-face-of-god Genesis 32:22 - 33:11 Three recent events have drawn my attention back to the story of Jacob and Esau in the book of Genesis. The first is the 11th anniversary of my younger brother's death. Our relationship was somewhat the inverse of Jacob and Esau, as I was the older brother who robbed… Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31991/the-face-of-god https://nbc.edu/news/31992/discipleship-is-the-heart-of-the-gospel Jesus’ ministry focused on making disciples. Discipleship is also at the heart of the Church of the Nazarene. Our mission is, “Making Christlike disciples in the nations.” For NDI, discipleship is literally our middle name. Our mandate is to facilitate the making of… Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31992/discipleship-is-the-heart-of-the-gospel https://nbc.edu/news/31993/gospel-bringing-people-to-jesus M25 is a USA/Canada regional quadrennial Nazarene conference focused entirely on evangelism. It will further the regional vision, our CoRe Strategy (Cycle of Resurgence), and in particular our 2025 emphasis of Bringing People to Jesus. The agenda will include plenary speakers, break-out workshops,… Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31993/gospel-bringing-people-to-jesus https://nbc.edu/news/31994/student-time-management---from-a-student I am by no means an expert at time management. I have a lot on my plate almost all the time. I just had to check in with my district secretary, and she looked at me with huge eyes after recording my transcript and asked me how I do it all. I have four children (one with special needs), a full-time… Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31994/student-time-management---from-a-student https://nbc.edu/news/31995/i-lift-up-my-soul I Lift Up My Soul  is the compelling journey of Sandy Palm — a once-rebellious young woman who found her way back to God through His boundless grace. From the streets of California to the halls of academia, Sandy’s life is a testament to the transformative power of faith. Through… Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31995/i-lift-up-my-soul https://nbc.edu/news/31996/ministry-opening-in-woodland-park-colorado Woodland Park Nazarene Church is looking for a Next Gen Pastor (or Director, if in the process of becoming ordained).  Responsibilities: The Next Gen Pastor/Director plays the lead roles in the overall ministry and pastoral care for our next generation and their families within the… Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31996/ministry-opening-in-woodland-park-colorado https://nbc.edu/news/31997/forgetting-begins-with-remembering Theme: Forgetting Begins with Remembering The brain is an amazing organ of the body that God created. Neurologists tell us that by the time a person is 65 years old, they will have 265 quintillion memories stored in the brain. That is nineteen zeroes. Many memories are below consciousness but… Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/31997/forgetting-begins-with-remembering https://nbc.edu/news/31998/all-authority Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had appointed for them. When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some doubted.  And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on… Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31998/all-authority https://nbc.edu/news/31999/celebrating-nbcs-fall-2024-honors-students Dean’s List Fall 2024 Teri Beadle Pamela Boateng Timothy Dolin Caleb Fankhauser Abdiel Noguera Nathan North Michael Parenti Victorianna Parenti Katie Philbee Donald Wilke   Honors List Fall 2024 Sandra Solis … Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/31999/celebrating-nbcs-fall-2024-honors-students https://nbc.edu/news/32000/serving-an-unshakable-god “See to it that you do not refuse him who speaks. If they did not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth, how much less will we, if we turn away from him who warns us from heaven. At that time, his voice shook the earth, but now he has promised once more, I will… Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32000/serving-an-unshakable-god https://nbc.edu/news/32001/to-the-ends-of-the-earth-global-24-hours-of-prayer "To the Ends of the Earth" is a 24-hour global prayer event hosted by Global Missions. This event will be an extraordinary opportunity for Nazarenes worldwide to unite in prayer, interceding for the mission to bring the message of Christ's love to all comers of the globe. During these… Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32001/to-the-ends-of-the-earth-global-24-hours-of-prayer https://nbc.edu/news/32002/make-thankfulness-your-default-setting The theme for my thoughts today is: Make thankfulness your default setting. One day a few years ago, around this time of year, I was making some pastoral calls at one of our hospitals and heading to my next appointment. It was a full day, an over-committed day. I didn’t think I… Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32002/make-thankfulness-your-default-setting https://nbc.edu/news/32003/a-special-message-from-nbc-board-of-trustees-chairman-dr-phil-fuller Nazarene Bible College is moving into a new season with practical, hands-on leadership. Sunday, November 22, 2024, NBC President Scott Sherwood was elected in addition to his responsibilities as NBC President, to serve as Lead Pastor of Kansas City First Church of the Nazarene. His first preaching… Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32003/a-special-message-from-nbc-board-of-trustees-chairman-dr-phil-fuller https://nbc.edu/news/32004/counting-our-blessings We are counting our blessings this week!  We are thankful for called ones who are dedicated to training for the ministry, for people who pray for the mission of NBC, for annual and monthly donors, and for this ministry and God's many blessings!  Happy Thanksgiving! Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32004/counting-our-blessings https://nbc.edu/news/32005/advent-a-reason-to-hope In a time when there seems to be little hope, Jesus comes to us as a tiny babe to bring hope in a fallen world. In all my ministry as a pastor and as a District Superintendent, I have seen so many people that have lost hope. Hope is the word that rings out during Advent. The season of… Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32005/advent-a-reason-to-hope https://nbc.edu/news/32006/christmas-greetings On behalf of President and Mrs. Scott Sherwood and Nazarene Bible College, the Good News is still going out! The Office of the President… Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32006/christmas-greetings https://nbc.edu/news/32007/peace-is-a-person It’s the most wonderful time of the year, as the song goes. There are several things that most people seem to love about Christmas. ~ The SMELLS of Christmas - pine trees, peppermint, and potpourri. ~ The SOUNDS of Christmas - classic Christmas carols, Bing Crosby, and Maria Carey. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32007/peace-is-a-person https://nbc.edu/news/32008/open-ministry-position-in-columbia-south-carolina Ministry position: Worship Pastor (full-time) Church/Ministry: Columbia First Church of the Nazarene in Columbia, SC Contact person: Eric Nahass, Lead Pastor -  pastoreric@columbianaz.com  and 210-833-5273 (cell) Job Description:  The Worship Pastor… Fri, 13 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32008/open-ministry-position-in-columbia-south-carolina https://nbc.edu/news/32009/open-ministry-position-monticello-mp-church-in-monticello-mississippi Ministry position: Senior pastor (full or part time) Church/Ministry: Monticello MP Church in Monticello, Mississippi Church contact person: Rev. H.E. Paul Flores (transitional interim pastor with NextStep Church Services), hepaulflores@gmail.com, 419-966-4744… Fri, 13 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32009/open-ministry-position-monticello-mp-church-in-monticello-mississippi https://nbc.edu/news/32010/open-ministry-position-in-albuquerque-new-mexico Ministry position: Lead Pastor (part-time) Church/Ministry: Rio Vista Church of the Nazarene Contact person: Dr. Larry Lacher, District Superintendent - lalacher@nmnaz.com, (575) 626-1116 Address: 8701 Golf Course Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114… Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32010/open-ministry-position-in-albuquerque-new-mexico https://nbc.edu/news/32011/open-ministry-position-in-roswell-new-mexico Ministry position: Lead Pastor (full-time/part-time) Church/Ministry: Roswell Central Church of the Nazarene Contact person: Dr. Larry Lacher, District Superintendent - lalacher@nmnaz.com, (575) 626-1116 Address: 901 E Country Club Rd. Roswell, NM 88201… Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32011/open-ministry-position-in-roswell-new-mexico https://nbc.edu/news/32012/open-ministry-position-in-deming-new-mexico Ministry position: Lead Pastor (full-time/part-time) Church/Ministry: Deming Church of the Nazarene Contact person: Dr. Larry Lacher, District Superintendent - lalacher@nmnaz.com, (575) 626-1116 Address: 175 Dona Ana Rd. Deming, New Mexico 88031… Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32012/open-ministry-position-in-deming-new-mexico https://nbc.edu/news/32013/open-ministry-position-in-el-paso-texas Ministry position: Lead Pastor (part-time) Church/Ministry: Montwood Church of the Nazarene Contact person: Dr. Larry Lacher, District Superintedent - lalacher@nmnaz.com, (575) 626-1116 Address: 10640 Montwood Blvd., El Paso, TX 79935… Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32013/open-ministry-position-in-el-paso-texas https://nbc.edu/news/32014/advent-dreams Do you remember what it was like to be a kid and dream about what was going to be under that Christmas tree on Christmas morning? And do you remember what it was like to have dreams of what you hoped to become when you grew up? I had some outlandish dreams as a child. I wanted to be a… Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32014/advent-dreams https://nbc.edu/news/32015/save-the-date-for-e2026 Save the date for Wesleyan Holiness Women Clergy's E2026 conference, February 23rd- 25th, 2026! We are excited to announce that we will be going north this year, to downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota!  We will be at the beautiful Hyatt Regency, which is connected to the city's skyway… Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32015/save-the-date-for-e2026 https://nbc.edu/news/32016/tax-forms-will-be-mailed-by-january-31 On or before January 31, Nazarene Bible College will mail 1098-T* tax forms to students attending NBC in the 2024 calendar year.  Please watch your incoming mail as these forms are  NOT  available electronically nor via the student portal.  If you do not receive your form by… Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32016/tax-forms-will-be-mailed-by-january-31 https://nbc.edu/news/32017/praying-for-community For 2025, we are making a special drive to remind our social media followers to pray for NBC students. Check us out on Facebook ( facebook.com/NazareneBibleCollege ) and X (formerly Twitter) ( x.com/NazBibleCollege ), and share these posts with your friends! … Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32017/praying-for-community https://nbc.edu/news/32018/learning-contentment Thirty-five years ago, Jan and I were playing Nintendo on Sunday night waiting for her to go into labor with our first child. When Laura was born she was perfect. Yes, she was colicky and cried each night from 10-12. She didn’t sleep through the night till she was 9 months old. She was an… Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32018/learning-contentment https://nbc.edu/news/32019/nbc-will-be-at-m25---will-you If you plan to be at the M25 conference, please be sure to stop by the NBC booth! There will be several people working the booth, and we would love to talk with you! While you are there, be sure to ask about the details of a casual gathering after an evening service. Plans will be finalized at… Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32019/nbc-will-be-at-m25---will-you https://nbc.edu/news/32020/students-tax-forms-have-been-mailed Your 1098T is in the mail! Please watch your mailbox for this important document as these forms are NOT available electronically nor via the student portal.  If you do not receive your form by February 15, 2025, please contact Patrick James in the NBC Business Office… Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32020/students-tax-forms-have-been-mailed https://nbc.edu/news/32021/iboe-scholarship-opportunities-for-2025-2026 The International Board of Education of the Church of the Nazarene is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2025-2026 academic year.  The IBOE is comprised of twelve individuals representing the global Church of the Nazarene and functions as the global church advocate for educational… Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32021/iboe-scholarship-opportunities-for-2025-2026 https://nbc.edu/news/32022/when-god-is-silent When God Is Silent. What do we do when sometimes our prayers seem to go unanswered? There are many men and women of God in biblical times that questioned the often and seemingly silence of God. But today, I would like to share two verses of scripture taken from Psalm 35:12 and 13b. We find… Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32022/when-god-is-silent https://nbc.edu/news/32023/do-not-be-anxious “ Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” The Greek word for… Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32023/do-not-be-anxious https://nbc.edu/news/32024/press-release-on-behalf-of-nbc-board-of-trustees The Nazarene Bible College Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the unanimous election of Dr. John C. Bowling as the interim president. He will assume leadership on March 1, 2025. Dr. Bowling’s distinguished career in Christian higher education spans three decades, as the… Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32024/press-release-on-behalf-of-nbc-board-of-trustees https://nbc.edu/news/32025/press-release-on-behalf-of-nbc-board-of-trustees The Nazarene Bible College Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the unanimous election of Dr. John C. Bowling as the interim president. He will assume leadership on March 1, 2025. Dr. Bowling’s distinguished career in Christian higher education spans three decades, as the… Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32025/press-release-on-behalf-of-nbc-board-of-trustees https://nbc.edu/news/32026/continue-edifying-in-christ “So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers,  to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the… Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32026/continue-edifying-in-christ https://nbc.edu/news/32027/happy-valentines-day For 2025, we are making a special drive to remind our social media followers to pray for NBC students. Check us out on Facebook ( facebook.com/NazareneBibleCollege ), and share these posts with your friends! … Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32027/happy-valentines-day https://nbc.edu/news/32028/god-sends-us-for-life Read Genesis 45:1-7 I have spent a great deal of time lately thinking about influence. Maybe it is a factor of the gray in my beard, but I have been wondering lately how many people I have influenced in my life. In my devotional time on Monday, I was spending some time being grateful. I try to… Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32028/god-sends-us-for-life https://nbc.edu/news/32029/congratulations-to-nbcs-winter-24-25-deans-list An extra round of applause is in order for those students who have made the Dean's list for Winter! Teri Lynn Beadle Timothy Aaron Dolin Abdiel Noguera Nathan Timothy North Katie Lynn Philbee Donald Karl Wilke … Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32029/congratulations-to-nbcs-winter-24-25-deans-list https://nbc.edu/news/32030/ive-never-been-good-at-change I've never been good at change. I've got to get that right out in the open. That was the first thing the spirit prompted me to talk about when my dad, George Privett, had one of those wonky board meetings. He sent a resume to every district in North America and got a call to come out… Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32030/ive-never-been-good-at-change https://nbc.edu/news/32031/written-in-the-book There's a verse of scripture tucked away in Psalm 139 that I know I've read many times, but I heard it maybe for the first time not long ago. The interesting thing is I heard it not while I was reading the scripture, but I heard this verse in my spirit not in a sermon or a Bible study. I… Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32031/written-in-the-book https://nbc.edu/news/32032/call-to-holiness During the summers of my junior high years in Springfield, Oregon, my father would take my brothers and me to the University of Oregon Hayward Field where “all-comers” track meets were held. Anyone could purchase a ticket, or number of tickets, to compete in various track events. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32032/call-to-holiness https://nbc.edu/news/32033/travel-far-go-together The Twentieth Century Methodist missionary and theologian, E. Stanley Jones shared a very strong message that we enter the kingdom of God personally, but we live it corporately. That is essential. Salvation is, of course, individual. Christ calls each of us to a personal decision to make Him… Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32033/travel-far-go-together https://nbc.edu/news/32034/the-lords-prayer The Lord's prayer, or the Our Father as it is sometimes called, is more -- much more -- than something to be memorized for points in Vacation Bible School. Jesus gave it to His disciples when they realized how inadequate their prayer lives were in comparison to His. These few short phrases… Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32034/the-lords-prayer https://nbc.edu/news/32035/lets-pray-together "You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word." Psalm 119:114 We are encouraging supporters to pray for NBC students every week! (Check it out on Facebook: bit.ly/LoveofScripture )… Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32035/lets-pray-together https://nbc.edu/news/32036/pursuing-god The lectionary readings for the week of March 30 come from Joshua 5, Psalm 32, 2 Corinthians 5, and Luke 15. We’ll take a peek at each of them in a moment. But before we do, I want to suggest there’s a common theme that runs through the four texts. That theme is “Pursuing… Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32036/pursuing-god https://nbc.edu/news/32037/what-do-we-want-nbc-students-to-hear What do we want NBC students to hear? First, I hope, is a clear call from God.  One of the texts that students can choose in the initial preaching class at NBC is Isaiah 6.  Isaiah 6:8 says “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And Isaiah said, “Here am I. Send… Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32037/what-do-we-want-nbc-students-to-hear https://nbc.edu/news/32038/jesus-or-barabbas This passage of Scripture is a very fascinating scenario that unfolded immediately before Jesus was condemned to be crucified. It is easy to overlook the irony and significance of this rather strange occurrence, but it actually played a very crucial role in the tragic death of Jesus….and, to… Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32038/jesus-or-barabbas https://nbc.edu/news/32039/just-as-he-said Mark 16:1-7 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus’ body. Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb and they asked each other,… Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32039/just-as-he-said https://nbc.edu/news/32040/teach-us-to-pray---abhe-national-day-of-prayer WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT? Over the next 7 months, ABHE (the Association for Biblical Higher Education) has identified three days of prayer – three opportunities for those involved in biblical higher education to earnestly seek God’s favor through prayer.  What will happen… Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32040/teach-us-to-pray---abhe-national-day-of-prayer https://nbc.edu/news/32041/the-quandary-of-forgiveness First, there is no quandary about God’s forgiveness to us. Pure and simple. As we repent and ask forgiveness, He will always forgive. Always! Always! Praise Him! It seems that our forgiveness of others is the quandary. Remember Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount… Fri, 02 May 2025 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32041/the-quandary-of-forgiveness https://nbc.edu/news/32042/may-is-online-safety-awareness-month-at-nbc Know the Basics You spend hours every day online. You can check the weather, get the latest news, pay your bills, change your insurance, read a book, and watch the game all on the little computer you carry around in your pocket.   This connection has become a normal part of… Fri, 09 May 2025 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32042/may-is-online-safety-awareness-month-at-nbc https://nbc.edu/news/32043/open-ministry-position-in-columbia-south-carolina Ministry position: Worship & Arts Pastor (Full-time) Church/Ministry: Columbia First Church of the Nazarene in Columbia, South Carolina Columbia First Church of the Nazarene is looking for a capable Worship & Arts Pastor that can lead worship services with vocals and an… Fri, 16 May 2025 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32043/open-ministry-position-in-columbia-south-carolina https://nbc.edu/news/32044/not-without-gods-grace Back in the 1990s, there was a group of Christians from mainland China who somehow were able to take a tour of the United States. They were visiting churches and ministries across America. The upshot of it is the Christian Broadcasting Network interviewed them at the end of their tour, asking,… Fri, 16 May 2025 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32044/not-without-gods-grace https://nbc.edu/news/32045/open-position-at-nazarene-bible-college The position of Accounting Clerk is open at Nazarene Bible College. The position is part-time, 20 hours per week. The position is in the Finance Department and reports to the VP for Finance. Duties include: accounts payable processing, student accounts receivable… Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32045/open-position-at-nazarene-bible-college https://nbc.edu/news/32046/may-is-online-safety-awareness-month-at-nbc According to the IBM Cyber Security Intelligence Index Report, a major contributing cause of 95 percent of cybersecurity breaches is human error. This may be the result of a lack of understanding, a temporary lapse in focus, a mistake, or neglecting security standards.That means we - the… Thu, 22 May 2025 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32046/may-is-online-safety-awareness-month-at-nbc https://nbc.edu/news/32047/join-us-in-celebrating-our-nbc-students On a special Wednesday in May, faculty and staff gathered for a special chapel service, celebrating three NBC students who received awards this year.  The General Superintendents' Ministerial Scholarship was created for Nazarene students at Nazarene colleges who were called into… Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32047/join-us-in-celebrating-our-nbc-students https://nbc.edu/news/32048/tim-keeton-named-vice-president-for-development-at-nazarene-bible-college For Immediate Release Contact: Dr. John Bowling, 815-592-3522, jcbowling@nbc.edu   Tim Keeton Named Vice President for Development at Nazarene Bible College Nazarene Bible College is pleased to announce Mr. Tim Keeton as the first Vice President for Development in its… Wed, 28 May 2025 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32048/tim-keeton-named-vice-president-for-development-at-nazarene-bible-college https://nbc.edu/news/32049/deans-list-for-spring-2025 Let's put our hands together for these students who have worked so hard to earn this honor!  Teri  Beadle Ketsia Diaz Caleb Fankhauser Christina Karsen-Gray Abdiel Noguera Nathan North Michael Parenti Victorianna Parenti Terry… Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32049/deans-list-for-spring-2025 https://nbc.edu/news/32050/june-is-nbcs-substance-abuse-awareness-month Substance abuse and addiction is a terrible problem for many people, and you may have already encountered this struggle in your personal life or ministry. But there is hope! God does rescue people, and he often works through the willing hands of His children to do it. The Good News If… Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32050/june-is-nbcs-substance-abuse-awareness-month https://nbc.edu/news/32051/what-is-gods-idea-of-the-perfect-church Sunday marks the Day of Pentecost, which we also recognize as the birthday of the church.  It occurred, as described in Acts Chapter 2, fifty days after the resurrection of Jesus, when the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples who were gathered in a room in Jerusalem.  Later in chapter 2,… Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32051/what-is-gods-idea-of-the-perfect-church https://nbc.edu/news/32052/to-make-so-many-disciples Five years ago, the Hispanic ministry of the Nazarene Church in Grove City began humbly as a home cell group. The group grew quickly, reaching over 50 members before the pandemic. That growth marked just the beginning of a vibrant missionary effort focused on evangelism, compassion, and… Fri, 13 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32052/to-make-so-many-disciples https://nbc.edu/news/32053/nbc-at-belonging-2025---the-salvation-army-congress-event In the first week of June, Dr. Dave Church represented NBC at Belonging 2025 on the Salvation Army Central Territory! This conference hosted 2,400 Salvationists (officers and laypeople in the Salvation Army) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Dr. Scott Sherwood presented two workshops on… Fri, 13 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32053/nbc-at-belonging-2025---the-salvation-army-congress-event https://nbc.edu/news/32054/i-now-found-myself-at-peace Charles Wesley composed more than 6,500 hymns across his 81 years. We share his joy at Christmas in “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” and at Easter with “Christ the Lord is Risen Today!” We marvel with him as we sing “Jesus, Lover of My Soul” and “Jesus Thine… Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32054/i-now-found-myself-at-peace https://nbc.edu/news/32055/this-is-a-good-fit--wishing-a-happy-retirement-to-mrs-carol-crippen “Developing ministers” says NBC Human Resources Director Carol Crippen, “isn’t a big enough priority in the Church.” Churches need ministers. God is still calling people into His service. How do those people get from being called to ministering? God uses people… Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32055/this-is-a-good-fit--wishing-a-happy-retirement-to-mrs-carol-crippen https://nbc.edu/news/32056/this-is-where-ive-been-trying-to-get-you-to Pastor Ann Salyer joined the Church of the Nazarene because she felt called to be a mission president. She had been a Catholic, but when she began seriously reading the Bible, she knew she needed to look for something more. There were many church visits, trying to find the place God wanted her to… Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32056/this-is-where-ive-been-trying-to-get-you-to https://nbc.edu/news/32057/the-grace-of-a-step-by-step-calling “If God showed us what our lives were going to be like,” says recent NBC graduate Michelle Jennett, “it would be overwhelming!” That must be why He has given her a calling and the grace to follow Him one day at a time. Michelle Jennett accepted Christ when she was just… Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32057/the-grace-of-a-step-by-step-calling https://nbc.edu/news/32058/labor-day-is-monday-september-1 Labor Day is a celebration of the contributions of American workers, and it is observed on the first Monday in September. NBC offices will be closed that day, though students' courses will continue as usual. … Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32058/labor-day-is-monday-september-1 https://nbc.edu/news/32059/the-love-of-my-heart It is an incredible thing to think about the love of God. The more we think about HIS love, the more we are prompted to love him and to love others as well. This is actually what Jesus tells us in John 15. The things we love will often be determined by the way we see them. When we think about… Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32059/the-love-of-my-heart https://nbc.edu/news/32060/come-join-the-chorus Music has been an integral part of my life since the day I was born. Choral music in particular. My dad had a rich baritone-bass voice and led and/or sang in choirs from junior high school until well into his 80’s. My mom still sings alto and loves to harmonize. From my earliest memories… Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32060/come-join-the-chorus https://nbc.edu/news/32061/nazarene-bible-college-celebrates-the-start-of-a-new-academic-year As the fall semester begins, Nazarene Bible College (NBC) is marking another milestone in its mission to prepare adults for ministry and service. The college has welcomed an energetic group of new students and continues to expand its reach across the Church of the Nazarene's USA/Canada region. Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32061/nazarene-bible-college-celebrates-the-start-of-a-new-academic-year https://nbc.edu/news/32062/now-accepting-applications-for-fall-and-winter-terms Nazarene Bible College is currently accepting applications for fall and winter program starts across all degree areas. Classes begin every seven weeks, with the next application deadline of October 27 for classes beginning November 10. The college welcomes students from over 15 denominations. Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32062/now-accepting-applications-for-fall-and-winter-terms https://nbc.edu/news/32063/disciple-making-disciples When I was about 8 years old, I can remember standing in the foyer of the church waiting for the church bus to get ready to take us all home.  I was just standing around, minding my own business when one of the ushers saw me and called me over.  I figured I was in trouble, because bus… Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32063/disciple-making-disciples https://nbc.edu/news/32064/will-you-put-us-on-your-prayer-list Please join us in praying for NBC students!  Pray for NBC's future students.  For people to be called into the ministry. For churches to find ways to support laypeople being called. Pray for NBC's students As they learn and grow in… Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32064/will-you-put-us-on-your-prayer-list https://nbc.edu/news/32066/nazarene-bible-college-announces-election-of-new-president-rev-douglas-pierce Nazarene Bible College (NBC) is pleased to announce the unanimous election of Rev. Douglas R. Pierce as its 8th president, effective December 1, 2025. The decision was made by the Board of Trustees in consultation with the Board of General Superintendents for the Church of the Nazarene.  … Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32066/nazarene-bible-college-announces-election-of-new-president-rev-douglas-pierce https://nbc.edu/news/32067/offering-living-sacrifices Wednesday evening at sunset was the beginning of Yom Kippur for the Jewish community. I want to remind us that the sacrificial system in ancient Israel as described in Leviticus is certainly alien to us. It appears bloody, messy, and completely irrelevant to our contemporary lives. However, for the… Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32067/offering-living-sacrifices https://nbc.edu/news/32068/preaching-and-teaching-like-jesus The publisher Merriam-Webster announced recently it has taken the rare step of fully revising and reimagining one of its most popular dictionaries with a fresh edition that adds over 5,000 new words.  The 12th edition of “Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary” comes 22 years… Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32068/preaching-and-teaching-like-jesus https://nbc.edu/news/32070/nbc-announces-2025-giving-tuesday-priorities-empowering-tomorrows-ministry-leaders Nazarene Bible College today announced its 2025 Giving Tuesday focus, emphasizing student scholarship support as the institution's primary funding priority for December 2, 2025. This initiative seeks to address the growing financial burden faced by ministerial students—many of whom… Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32070/nbc-announces-2025-giving-tuesday-priorities-empowering-tomorrows-ministry-leaders https://nbc.edu/news/32071/partner-with-nbc-during-this-important-transition Nazarene Bible College celebrates the unanimous election of Rev. Douglas R. Pierce as its 8th president, effective December 1, 2025. Rev. Pierce brings 45 years of ministry experience, including 12 years as district superintendent for the Arizona District Church of the Nazarene. He and his wife… Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32071/partner-with-nbc-during-this-important-transition https://nbc.edu/news/32072/why-scholarships-matter-at-nbc At Nazarene Bible College, our students don’t fit the mold of traditional college students. They are adults who have responded to God’s call to ministry—often later in life—while already balancing the demands of family, full-time work, and active service in their churches… Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32072/why-scholarships-matter-at-nbc https://nbc.edu/news/32074/lifes-most-difficult-three-little-words If I were to ask each of you what is the primary characteristic of Jesus that we, as believers, are to emulate, I feel that we would universally agree that it is to love. I think that we all recognize the primacy of God’s command to love Him and others. But even in that admonition, there… Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32074/lifes-most-difficult-three-little-words https://nbc.edu/news/32075/called-to-the-work-meet-nbcs-president-elect-rev-doug-pierce Doug Pierce did not start his college years planning to be a pastor. In fact, he was studying administration and finance at Southern Nazarene University. He was already married and had a good business job to return to after graduation. Then, in his third year of college, something began to change. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32075/called-to-the-work-meet-nbcs-president-elect-rev-doug-pierce https://nbc.edu/news/32077/harvest-expectations My text for today is The Parable of the Sower in Mark 4. I don’t particularly think of sowing this time of year, but of the results or rewards of what was sown. Did you know you will have a harvest even if you do not sow or even if your crops fail? It won’t be what you want or what you… Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32077/harvest-expectations https://nbc.edu/news/32078/what-will-you-do-when-god-asks-the-absurd-of-you When we look at the Bible and the stories of what God asked people to do, it might be easy to think, “Say what, God? Did you really say that? Did I hear you correctly? Is this really what you want me to do? I mean, this is unprecedented, it's foolish, it's absurd!” What is… Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32078/what-will-you-do-when-god-asks-the-absurd-of-you https://nbc.edu/news/32079/why-do-people-donate-to-nbc People around the world donate billions of dollars each year to millions of charities for more reasons than anyone has ever listed completely, but the most basic idea seems to be that we give money to groups or institutions that will use the funds to do good things! Why do people give to… Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32079/why-do-people-donate-to-nbc https://nbc.edu/news/32080/introducing-the-new-non-degree-course-of-study-at-nazarene-bible-college If you or someone you know has been called to the ministry and have begun looking for non-degree ministry training – this may be for you! NBC leadership is pleased to be a continuing part of preparing men and women for effective ministry in the Church of the Nazarene across the… Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32080/introducing-the-new-non-degree-course-of-study-at-nazarene-bible-college https://nbc.edu/news/32081/a-fond-farewell Within the next few days, I will conclude my term as Interim President.  These last few months have represented a time of evaluation and preparation – a “comma” in the grammar of our conversation about who we are and where we are headed as Nazarene Bible College. When it… Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32081/a-fond-farewell https://nbc.edu/news/32082/grace-isnt-fair For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9 This verse from Ephesians 2 underscores that grace is at the heart of the gospel.  Is there a richer or more comforting… Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32082/grace-isnt-fair https://nbc.edu/news/32083/honor-lists---fall-2025 "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving." Colossians 3:23-24 Good work is worth celebrating! Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32083/honor-lists---fall-2025 https://nbc.edu/news/32084/god-to-the-rescue Between 7 and 8 o clock EVERY workday here in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania, we have the joy & privilege of a freight train coming through our town. The train tracks are two blocks away from our house and “we hear the train a-comin’”. EVERY workday! There are two rail… Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32084/god-to-the-rescue https://nbc.edu/news/32086/happy-thanksgiving Everyone at NBC wishes you a very Happy Thanksgiving!  "Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful." (Colossians 4:2) A psalm. For giving grateful praise. Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.     Worship… Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32086/happy-thanksgiving https://nbc.edu/news/32087/thank-you Thanks to your generosity, NBC’s Ministry Scholarship Fund has received over $45,000—every dollar going directly to scholarships for students answering God’s call to ministry. Your support is fueling a future filled with hope and Kingdom impact. Because of you, students… Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32087/thank-you https://nbc.edu/news/32088/servant-leadership One of my favorite quotes is from Albert Schweitzer who said, “I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know, the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found out how to serve.” We are called to be servant leaders. Jesus… Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32088/servant-leadership https://nbc.edu/news/32089/jan-edwards---25-years-and-counting There is a staff member who speaks with nearly every person who takes a class at NBC. No matter the major or track or number of classes, just about everyone needs to talk about Financial Aid! Jan Edwards has filled many roles for NBC, but now she serves as Financial Aid Director. She is… Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32089/jan-edwards---25-years-and-counting https://nbc.edu/news/32091/refresh-the-joy-of-your-call-this-christmas The Christmas season is a very busy time. There are greeting cards to send to faraway friends; presents to buy, wrap and deliver—although online shopping is very helpful there; decorations to put up, social events to attend; meals to plan & prepare; and baking!  Lots of baking! … Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32091/refresh-the-joy-of-your-call-this-christmas https://nbc.edu/news/32092/7-tax-smart-ways--to-make-a-year-end-impact As we approach the close of 2025, many friends of Nazarene Bible College reflect on ways to give back to causes close to their hearts. Your generosity not only strengthens NBC’s mission of preparing ministers but can also provide valuable tax benefits. Consider these seven practical and… Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32092/7-tax-smart-ways--to-make-a-year-end-impact https://nbc.edu/news/32093/giving-tuesday-was-a-success NBC plunged into Giving Tuesday this year for the first time, and we had a wonderful response. Thanks to our wonderful supporters, we raised more than $46,900 for our Ministry Scholarship Fund! Here are a few fun facts about this giving campaign. We had: 64 total donations 17… Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32093/giving-tuesday-was-a-success https://nbc.edu/news/32094/off-the-30-meter-platform Shane Mitchell served in the United States Navy from 1992 to 1998. Then in 1999, God called him to a very different kind of service – the preaching ministry. But Shane was still a “reckless, unsaved human being,” and he refused the calling. He could not see himself as a pastor. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32094/off-the-30-meter-platform https://nbc.edu/news/32095/discover-your-ministry-training-options-at-nbc--classes-begin-soon Have you felt called to ministry but aren’t pursuing a degree? Nazarene Bible College (NBC) is excited to introduce the  Non-Degree Course of Study (NCOS) —a video-based training program designed to equip you for effective ministry. This curriculum replaces the long-standing… Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32095/discover-your-ministry-training-options-at-nbc--classes-begin-soon https://nbc.edu/news/32096/a-special-christmas-message-from-the-faculty Some of our faculty members got together to make a Christmas video for you! CLICK HERE to check out the video. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32096/a-special-christmas-message-from-the-faculty https://nbc.edu/news/32097/unto-us-a-child-is-born “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will… Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32097/unto-us-a-child-is-born https://nbc.edu/news/32098/eight-smart-ways-to-give-through-beneficiary-designationsand-their-tax-benefits Beneficiary designations are one of the simplest, most powerful ways to support Nazarene Bible College.  By naming NBC as the beneficiary of certain assets, you can leave a lasting legacy—often with significant tax advantages. Why Choose Beneficiary Designations as Part of Estate… Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32098/eight-smart-ways-to-give-through-beneficiary-designationsand-their-tax-benefits https://nbc.edu/news/32099/ministry-training-has-expanded-at-nbc Nazarene Bible College launched the USA/Canada Region’s new Non-degree Course of Study (NCOS) courses on January 12, 2026. So far, the college is serving 125 students who are enrolled in seven different NCOS courses offered online and in partnership with districts in the Central and North… Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32099/ministry-training-has-expanded-at-nbc https://nbc.edu/news/32100/this-surprising-path-dr-desmond-barrett Desmond Barrett’s life did not start on a path toward pastoring a Nazarene church or earning a doctorate in leadership and professional practice. At nine months old, he and two older brothers were dropped off at their grandparents’ house, and they would not see their parents again for… Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32100/this-surprising-path-dr-desmond-barrett https://nbc.edu/news/32101/faculty-focus-dr-thomas-j-king Why did you enter your specialty? I was inspired by Old Testament professors who taught me in both undergraduate school and Seminary. I have a love for detective-like investigation, which works well for analyzing and interpreting the Bible.  Why are you at NBC? NBC is an answer… Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32101/faculty-focus-dr-thomas-j-king https://nbc.edu/news/32102/iboe-scholarships-opportunity-for-2026-2027 The International Board of Education of the Church of the Nazarene is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2026-2027 academic year.  The IBOE is comprised of twelve individuals representing the global Church of the Nazarene and functions as the global church advocate for educational… Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32102/iboe-scholarships-opportunity-for-2026-2027 https://nbc.edu/news/32103/tax-forms-are-on-the-way Student, your 1098T is in the mail! Please watch your mailbox for this important document as these forms are NOT available electronically nor via the student portal.  If you do not receive your form by February 13, 2026, please contact Anigha Collins in the NBC Business Office… Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32103/tax-forms-are-on-the-way https://nbc.edu/news/32104/jesus-and-the-power-of-the-word It is interesting to note how Jesus, the greatest person that ever lived, handled Satan, the greatest foe that ever lived.  It's recorded in Matthew 4:1-11 that Jesus simply quoted the scriptures when confronted by Satan. Three times He said, "It is written. It is… Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32104/jesus-and-the-power-of-the-word https://nbc.edu/news/32105/using-your-ira-to-make-a-tax-wise-impact One of the most tax-efficient ways to make a difference at NBC is through an IRA Charitable Rollover, also known as a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). This simple giving option allows IRA owners an opportunity to satisfy Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) and reduce taxable… Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32105/using-your-ira-to-make-a-tax-wise-impact https://nbc.edu/news/32106/the-alaska-district-is-a-unique-fit-for-nbc The Alaska District is an unusual place. Pastor Hunter Mizar began serving as district superintendent on June 1, 2025. Since then, he has traveled roughly 45,000 miles by air and 20,000 miles by car to visit pastors and churches throughout his district. Ministry in Alaska is uniquely… Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32106/the-alaska-district-is-a-unique-fit-for-nbc https://nbc.edu/news/32107/president-douglas-pierce-receives-honorary-doctorate NBC President Rev. Doug Pierce was granted an honorary Doctor of Divinity by Point Loma Nazarene University on December 20, 2025.  The awarding of this honorary doctorate recognizes Dr. Pierce's more than 45 years of service to the Church of the Nazarene, including 15 years of… Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32107/president-douglas-pierce-receives-honorary-doctorate https://nbc.edu/news/32108/focus-forward-together Why NBC's Day of Giving Matters There's something powerful about a community that fixes its eyes on a shared future and moves toward it—together. On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Nazarene Bible College is inviting our entire NBC family to do exactly that. A Historic First … Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32108/focus-forward-together https://nbc.edu/news/32109/abhe-comprehensive-evaluation-visit Public Notice of Comprehensive Evaluation Visit To Whom It May Concern: Nazarene Bible College will be hosting a comprehensive accreditation visit by a team of evaluators from the Commission on Accreditation for the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) beginning May 5 and… Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32109/abhe-comprehensive-evaluation-visit https://nbc.edu/news/32110/congratulations-to-our-deans-and-honors-lists-for-winter-2025 It's time to celebrate the excellent work these students have been doing! Dean's List Winter 2025 Pamela Renee Boateng Caleb John Fankhauser Sabrina Denise Farrugia Joseph Aaron Irvine Christina Faith Karsen-Gray Michael Brian Manville Cameron Michael… Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0700 https://nbc.edu/news/32110/congratulations-to-our-deans-and-honors-lists-for-winter-2025 https://nbc.edu/news/32111/nbc-announces-new-provost-dr-rodney-reed Nazarene Bible College (NBC) is pleased to announce Dr. Rodney Reed as the college’s next provost. He will begin in this new role May 1, working with current NBC Provost Dr. Alan Lyke until his retirement June 30. Reed has 24 years of Christian higher education experience and previously… Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32111/nbc-announces-new-provost-dr-rodney-reed https://nbc.edu/news/32112/grace-is-greater-than-guilt Grace is greater than guilt. Grace is always greater than guilt. No matter what your past, it can't lock you down when grace moves in. Grace doesn't just handle yesterday. It views your today and your tomorrow. If you grab it, it'll change everything because grace is greater than… Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32112/grace-is-greater-than-guilt https://nbc.edu/news/32113/an-eternal-investment “Giving to Nazarene Bible College has actual eternal value,” says long-time Nazarene Bible College supporter Gene Grate, “because of the ministry of the men and women who become ministers, missionaries, teachers, and counselors. All of that can change lives forever, not only… Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32113/an-eternal-investment https://nbc.edu/news/32115/faculty-focus-dr-daniel-powers Why did you enter your specialty? When I was working on my M.Div. at Nazarene Theological Seminary, I had a hard time deciding which field of study I enjoyed the most. I really enjoyed studying theology, but I also loved studying both the Old Testament and the New Testament. I think the person… Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32115/faculty-focus-dr-daniel-powers https://nbc.edu/news/32116/an-eternal-investment-gene-and-ronoyce-grate “Giving to Nazarene Bible College has actual eternal value,” says long-time Nazarene Bible College supporter Gene Grate, “because of the ministry of the men and women who become ministers, missionaries, teachers, and counselors. All of that can change lives forever, not only… Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32116/an-eternal-investment-gene-and-ronoyce-grate https://nbc.edu/news/32119/nbc-graduates-stand-out I keep hearing it. In conversations with district superintendents, church leaders, and denominational partners, a pattern has emerged. "Your graduates stand out. They really love on people." That's not an accident. That represents a decision. We Have Decided to Stand… Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32119/nbc-graduates-stand-out https://nbc.edu/news/32121/the-future-is-bright--and-your-impact-matters Nazarene Bible College brings hope to mind every time I think about what this college is, what it does, and who it sends into the world. Allow me to say on behalf of the entire NBC Board of Trustees: We are dedicated to the mission of this college, grateful for its leadership, and believing… Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/32121/the-future-is-bright--and-your-impact-matters