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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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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! …
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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