Thirty years ago, I began using the phrase, “God really showed up!” I usually don’t give this expression much thought as I describe situations where there seems to be a …
March 2018
In Mark 10:46–52, Jesus encounters the blind Bartimaeus and asks: “What do you want me to do for you?” Bartimaeus replies that he wants to see, and Jesus declares him …
In 2017, the Board of Faith and Life released Ordination: Principles and Practices, a booklet exploring how Mennonite Brethren affirm people in ministry service. Rick Hawreschuk is one MB …
“We hope people see leadership development as not just for those who will be pastors, but for all Christian leaders,” says Janelle Braun, Mennonite Brethren Church of Manitoba leadership development …
Title: The Upside-Down Kingdom, 40th anniversary edition Author: Donald Kraybill The 40th anniversary edition is not just a reprint Kraybill explains in the preface. Keeping the core intact, he updated …
Head and heart at work with MDS Why are you doing this? “Faith expressing itself in love.” Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) responds to natural disasters by sending volunteer groups who …
How many books would you need to read to get a handle on the Mennonite Brethren family in Canada? The answer is one: the 115-page Revised Canadian Edition of Family …
Fledge: Launching Your Kids Without Losing Your Mind Brenda L Yoder Menno Media Review by Jim MacMillan What is the subject? Adult birds fledge their young until their feathers …
Corporate chaplains are good for business In a small church, a pastor functions as a “jack of all trades” – able to respond competently to any situation. More than a …
The Mennonite Brethren Historical Commission announces the award of two archival grants: the 2017 infrastructure grant and the 2018 summer internship. 1. Mama Makeka House of Hope was awarded a …
Funding to increase by $2 billion over five years Canadian Foodgrains Bank strongly welcomes the Canadian government’s commitment to increase the international assistance budget with $2 billion in new funding …
A Conference on Responding to Professional Sexual Misconduct Columbia Bible College is pleased to invite pastors, church leaders, and members of the Christian community to #ChurchToo: Responding to Professional Sexual …
MBCM offers young leaders bursaries to Assembly “As a conference, we’re taking steps to engage the next generation – with the understanding that it may change the way we do …