LOVE WINS--A Response to Campus Tragedy
By David Kyncl
My heart was moved as I watched the news unfolding from the tragedy on the Virginia Polytechnic and State University campus. I can only imagine the disbelief and utter hopelessness of those members of the Virginia Tech community.
As I listened to the news reports and the questions from the reporters, I also began to realize how many of the reporters just didn’t understand the campus community. I also felt compelled to pray for the campus ministries and local churches represented in Blacksburg.
How should we respond to such a tragedy? How can a local church reach out to a campus community to demonstrate Christ’s love in the aftermath of such an event? How will this impact students and campuses around the country? read more>>
Nebraska District launches new ministry initiative at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln
(From NCN News)
Lincoln, Nebraska
Nebraska District Superintendent, Rev. Larry White, announced a new district-sponsored ministry initiative to the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, campus. Rev. Wes and Judy Meisner have been appointed "campus missionaries" to pioneer this new ministry. read more>>
Secular Campus initiative receives generous gift via Nazarene Foundation
(From NCN News)
Norman, Oklahoma
The Church of the Nazarene Foundation recently received a donation of real estate valued at more than $400,000 (U.S.) to be used as a ministry center at the University of Oklahoma (OU). Foundation President Mel McCullough announced the donation from a private foundation affiliated with the Hobby Lobby Corporation at the Southwest Oklahoma District Assembly held in June. read more>>
Clarksville (TN) Church names a new college minister at Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, Tennessee
Clarksville First Church of the Nazarene recently appointed Kevin Goss as a volunteer campus minister at Austin Peay State University.
Goss, a recent graduate of Trevecca Nazarene University, replaces Jeff Stark who has assumed other duties at the church as an associate pastor.
"Kevin has worked with Zach Kerns in New Mexico and is ready for the challenge," Stark said. "We are excited to have Kevin aboard and look forward to his contribution."
Additional information about this ministry on the Austin Peay campus may be obtained through the church website at http://www.clarksvillefirst.com/.
Submit other ministry updates to David Kyncl at kyncl@ounsc.org.