Gathering reflections Experiencing this year’s Gathering as executive director rather than interested participant gave me a new appreciation for the work that’s been done behind the scenes for many years …
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This month, MBs from across Canada will meet in Winnipeg for our biennial national Gathering. We’re at a significant point in our history, as God’s Spirit has been at work …
From July 11–14, we will gather in Winnipeg under the banner of “One Lord – One Church – One Mission.” Together we will reaffirm the supremacy of Christ in our …
Menno Simons wrote more than two dozen books and pamphlets. He placed the following on the title page of all his writings: “For no one can lay a foundation other …
One of the responsibilities of leadership is risk management. We have to ask, what risks do our actions create? What risks must we work to minimize? Which risks are appropriate …
In his book Prayer: The Cry for the Kingdom, the late Stanley J. Grenz points out that though the pursuit of justice and fervent evangelism are crucial, these are not …
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Read the label: We are evangelical Anabaptists
by Willy ReimerThere’s a growing surge of interest in defining who we are as a denomination – in what we believe and what the implications of those core beliefs are. This is …
The 2010 film Unstoppable tells the fast-paced story of an unmanned, half-mile-long freight train carrying a cargo of toxic chemicals barrelling toward a city. A veteran engineer and a young …
Imagine we find ourselves in the context of Matthew 16:13–17. Jesus’ arrival in Gentile territory with his disciples quickly receives people’s attention. We’re about 120 miles from Jerusalem in the …
“You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” This advice is often given before job interviews, meeting that special “someone,” or attending the first day at a …
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Moderator’s Minute: Authority and submission
by ContributorWhen Jesus – the adopted son of a humble carpenter walked the earth – he was a powerful person. The religious leaders of Jesus’ day recognized his power as they …
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Moderator’s minute: Three words, three rocks
by ContributorAs I consider my new role as moderator of the executive board, three words come to mind: consultation, clarity, and communication.
What kind of kingdom values metamorphosis over triumph; death as a pathway to victory? Earthly kings tell stories of victory over enemies, conquest, and territory won. But Jesus warned us …
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Being a calm centre: MB Herald interviews executive director David Wiebe
by StaffInterview between MB Herald and executive director of CCMBC, David Wiebe
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Our 150th anniversary: Celebrating what God has done worldwide
by David WiebeWhen my daughter turned 30, a box arrived via parcel post from her brother and sister-in-law. When she opened it there were 30 presents, each with 30 items! It was …