When Joseph Kiranto moved from Kenya to study at Canadian Mennonite University, he wasn’t sure what he wanted to major in. Each class he attended piqued his interest.
May 2015
At the beginning of the annual convention of the Quebec Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (AEFMQ), Apr. 17–18, 2015, moderator Bruno Synnott addressed delegates as “partners in mission.” Why? “Rather …
How do they do that? Several women were holding an aluminum pot they had made for sale in the local markets. I thought such things were only available from retail …
Several months ago, a short-term team came to Thailand for two weeks and helped run a one-week English camp. A young girl named Kao attended that camp. Afterward, she began …
They had been friends for many years. Many cups of tea. Many discussions about life. Games of chess. Friendly arguments about religion and politics. Two white-haired men in a small …
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“Transformissional” – One conversation at a time
by Ron ToewsRon Toews “Coach training has given me a practical road map for conversations with others to help them discern where God is at work in, through and around them.” This …
The C2C Network exists to glorify God and make disciples in Canada by planting and multiplying gospel-centred churches and enabling new missional opportunities. Each day, C2C staff pray the verse …
What can stop the work of God in our world? What army, government or law can block the work of the Spirit? What prison, threat or punishment will silence the voice …
The Board of Faith and Life (BFL) has been working to create stronger bonds to unify Canadian MBs. During the BFL breakout session at Gathering 2014, we continued the conversation …
Every few weeks, a friend in poverty helps me make dinner and eats with my family. She usually takes home the leftovers, but this time she forgot to bring a …
Praise and Prayer Follow @CdnMBpray for daily prayer prompts and visit www.mennonitebrethren.ca for an inspirational story each month. “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16–17 The MB churches …
“What if you were asked to walk around naked and barefoot (Isaiah 20:3) or to take off your underwear and hide it under a rock (Jeremiah 13:4)?” said Phillip Vallelly …
The finance team (including board committees and staff) served for most of 2014 without a CFO, working with diligence and commitment. In December, we celebrated the announcement that Jim Davidson …
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MBBS celebrates 40 years of preparing leaders for mission
by ContributorThe psalmist writes, “One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts” (Psalm 145:4). Moses also reminds the Israelites that their faith needs to reach their …