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There’s a lot happening at the Canadian conference. In January, the executive board completed its ministry effectiveness review. “Individual churches are thriving, but as a Canadian conference, we’re drifting apart,” says moderator Paul Loewen in this month’s executive board report.

“Our programs are focused internally, and there is a sense of disconnect between provinces and the national team.” This summer’s Gathering will be a pivotal time to discuss and contribute to the conversation about changes we’d like to see in our denomination. We need everyone’s voice at the table.

And speaking of change, the board of faith and life is poised to review the MB confession of faith. “It’s not about changing what we believe,” says chair Brian Cooper. “But we want to ensure our confession expresses as well as it can what Scripture is telling us.” For the full story, click here .