https://nbc.edu/news/ NBC Current News en-us Fri, 04 Sep 26 17:11:17 -0600 Fri, 04 Sep 26 17:11:17 -0600 Nazarene Bible College webmaster@nbc.edu (Webmaster) webmaster@nbc.edu (Webmaster) https://nbc.edu/news/42141/where-theres-a-will----theres-a-way August is National Make-A-Will Month, a timely reminder that one of the most important gifts we can give our loved ones is a clear plan for the future. Having an up-to-date will or living trust helps ensure your wishes are honored, your family is cared for, and unnecessary burdens are… Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/42141/where-theres-a-will----theres-a-way https://nbc.edu/news/42146/open-ministry-position-in-lakeside-oh Lakeside Hope is beginning the search for a new Pastoral Leader. Our community is seeking a dedicated and passionate individual who, as our lead Pastor, will embrace our mission and values, motivating and guiding us in our spiritual journey. Ministry position: Lead/solo pastor Church:… Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/42146/open-ministry-position-in-lakeside-oh https://nbc.edu/news/42137/creative-gift-options-that-can-benefit-you-and-nbc What if your next gift to Nazarene Bible College could do more than support the preparation of effective and Christlike ministers and leaders? Many donors are surprised to learn that there are creative ways to give that may provide tax advantages, generate income, or allow them to make a larger… Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/42137/creative-gift-options-that-can-benefit-you-and-nbc https://nbc.edu/news/42138/nbc-on-the-road Summer is Assembly season in the Church of the Nazarene! NBC has been sending representatives to District Assemblies across the region, plus NYC. These are a couple of the stories we’ve gathered from those events. A Student at District Assembly Jon Vlassopoulos is a current student… Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/42138/nbc-on-the-road https://nbc.edu/news/42144/nbc-on-the-road-again At the National Black Nazarene Conference “It’s like a giant family reunion!” That’s what NBC alum and current Director of Southside Community Center Rev. Irene Lewis-Wembley said about attending the National Black Nazarene Conference this year. The relationships are… Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/42144/nbc-on-the-road-again https://nbc.edu/news/42142/shepherds-circle-helping-pastors-flourish-for-a-lifetime-of-ministry Nazarene Bible College has long been committed to preparing men and women who are called into ministry. Whether someone is discerning God's call or has faithfully served for decades, the College exists to provide a Christ-centered, biblically grounded education that equips leaders for effective… Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/42142/shepherds-circle-helping-pastors-flourish-for-a-lifetime-of-ministry https://nbc.edu/news/42143/the-rhythms-of-life-for-an-nbc-student The average NBC student already has a family, a career, and a ministry. Then they come to NBC and add the responsibilities of getting a college education! What does that mean? For students like Laura Andrade, that means making the most of every waking moment. The Morning Laura’s… Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/42143/the-rhythms-of-life-for-an-nbc-student 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/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/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/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/42136/called-and-equipped-ministry-beyond-traditional-boundaries God is still calling people to His service. The Church needs pastors and preachers and teachers and worship leaders, but sometimes those callings don’t look quite like you might expect.   About 2% of the 70 million deaf people worldwide know the Gospel*. This is one of the most… Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://nbc.edu/news/42136/called-and-equipped-ministry-beyond-traditional-boundaries