Christmas came late for a Brethren In Christ (BIC) church in rural Cuba – but when it finally arrived, a wish 15 years in the making came true.
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In an attempt to make more of its resources available to churches and individuals, the Centre for MB Studies (CMBS) hired Janelle Hume in spring 2009 to scan papers presented …
“Jesus didn’t save me so he could take away my culture.” Lakota speaker and author Richard Twiss wants Mennonite Brethren to understand that, as they journey to becoming better neighbours …
“We all stumble in many ways” (James 3:2). Speaker Gary Thomas repeated this line in each of his four sessions over the course of the Alberta Conference of MB Churches …
Nominated by a local church or mission leader for their ministry involvement, 19 post-college twentysomethings gathered in Fresno, Cal., from Mar.11–13, for a consultation on MB identity. MB Biblical Seminary, …
Statistics Canada on visible minorities; Gathering costs; Money to be raised for international student financial assistance; General Council Mission Commission begins work in February; MCC marks 90th anniversary; MCC relief …
“God is good!” Moderator Ron Dyck opened the convention with this firm affirmation, and the congregation responded with conviction: “All the time.” Despite a hard past year and more challenges …
I first noticed her among the many who were eagerly awaiting a hot meal. As I scrambled to ready another plate on the breakfast assembly line, I happened to glance …
He stands motionless, bleeding, silent…
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“Hello, it’s your church volunteer recruiter calling”
by Brad SumnerMost technological advances are both a blessing and a curse when it comes to harnessing their potential for effective ministry and volunteer management. Take, for example, call display and an …
Imagine a Sunday morning church service without volunteers: no ushers, praise band, Sunday school teachers or childcare providers; no Scripture readers, or audio visual technicians. Every Sunday, the volunteer efforts …
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The harvest is plentiful (and so are the workers)
by ContributorWe’ve all been there – sitting in the pew as the announcements are read. At one point or another, one regular announcement goes past the usual “blurb” to being a …
Each year following B.C.’s provincial convention, MB pastors and spouses are invited to attend a retreat, sponsored by the B.C. conference, at Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa in the …
Susanna, 15, “felt presences” at night and prayed for God to help her because “the devil had been there.”