February 2013

New partners and world-wide impact are within the reach of 85-year-old, rural Bible school Bethany College, Hepburn, Sask., building on its pedagogical strengths by engaging in partnership with international agencies…

Some 220 young people from across Canada and the U.S. elected to spend New Year’s Eve at church, repenting of corporate sin. They were responding to a challenge from MB Mission to mark the turn of the calendar in Abbotsford, B.C., by renewing – or perhaps discovering – the call of God on their lives at re:TURN, a conference to inspire 18–35 year olds.

An Abbotsford church’s project to provide more ministry spaces for its own activities has simultaneously satisfied another set of needs, worldwide in scope. This month, MB Mission moves into administrative…

Church recognizes pastor’s quarter-century of service Black Creek (B.C.) MB Church held a special evening of celebration Nov. 25 for lead pastor Barry Falk and his wife Sandy, who have…

“Thanks, James” re December 2012; “A unique contribution” re December 2012; “The gift of being guests” re December 2012

An interview with Bryan Born, president, Columbia Bible College   Photos:Myra Lightheart Bryan Born brings a holistic view of Bible education and discipleship to his new position as president of…

Teachers are dear to my heart. From my public school teachers to seminary professors to my own father, I’ve gathered pearls of wisdom from all of them. My dad –…

Taking a proactive approach to securing long-term viability, the Alberta Conference of MB Churches (ABMB) hosted a series of regional conversations Nov. 6–8 to engage with constituents’ questions and suggestions.

A story of recovery through the eyes of a teacher Her name was Deana, and from the first moment she walked into my introductory Old Testament course, I saw the joy and…

In the days following the horrific events at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Dec. 14, 2012, much was said about guns – why the U.S. needs more guns or fewer guns.…

Cheryl Pauls, president, Canadian Mennonite University photo: Tony Schellenberg Canadian Mennonite University (CMU), Winnipeg, installed Cheryl Pauls, music professor since 1994, as its second president, Nov. 25, 2012. Angeline Schellenberg…

What do you say when you don’t know what to say? What is left to utter when utterance has become utterly futile? I am in this season. I hope it…

An interview with Kristen Corrigan, president, ETEM In the midst of preparations for a new semester, Kristen Corrigan, rector (president) of ETEM-IBVIE*, spoke on the phone with the MB Herald’s…

C2C Ontario regional director ends ministry with church planting network Following a time of prayer and discernment, C2C Ontario regional director Terry Wiseman and director Gord Fleming agreed to discontinue Wiseman’s…