L. Aguiar Valvassoura, pastor of one of the denomination's largest churches, Campinas, Brazil, Central Church of the Nazarene, addressed the delegates of the 26th General Assembly and asked that his name be removed from the ballot for general superintendent.

Using 1 Samuel 8 as the basis of his morning devotion, General Superintendent Emeritus Gerald Johnson linked the story of Israel's desire to have their own king to the challenges facing the church today. Johnson drew analogies between ancient Israel and the Nazarenes. The Israelites were people of purpose who wanted, however, to be like their neighbor. Johnson said, "Israel lost their greatness because they not only wanted to be like their neighbors, they eventually conformed to the standards of their neighbors."

In actions on Monday, June 27, the General Assembly:

Tuesday evening's service saw the Church of the Nazarene affirm our historic conviction that higher education is not an ancillary endeavor; it exists at the very core of our mission and purpose. Jerry Lambert, International Board of Education Commissioner, introduced outgoing and newly elected presidents the following institutions:
• Dr. William Patch and his successor, Dr. Abraham Im of Korea Nazarene University
• Dr. Millard Reed and his successor, Dr. Dan Boone of Trevecca Nazarene University
• Dr. Richard Spindle and his successor, Dr. Ed Robinson of MidAmerica Nazarene University
• Dr. Corlis McGee and her successor, Dr. Klaus Arnold of European Nazarene College
• Dr. David McClung and his successor, Dr. Corlis McGee, of Eastern Nazarene College

Fifteen Nazarene Youth International (NYI) regional presidents were named Thursday, June 23, at the General NYI Convention. Before the regional presidents were named, however, Deirdre Brower Latz delivered her report as 2001-2005 global NYI president. The report was followed by a standing ovation from the hundreds in attendance.