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, the U.S. MB Conference, and the Canadian conference partnered to bring together young people and conference leaders to “create conversation about things that really matter,” alongside representatives of the national boards of faith and life, and MB Mission and Service International (MBMSI).
On World Fellowship Sunday, Jan. 24, (a Mennonite World Conference-initiated annual celebration of the global communion of Anabaptists), the congregation…
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 sale will not be held; MCC Saskatchewan invites dialogue; Hazardous e-waste a problem in developing countries; American’s beliefs about God examined; ETEM received high number of enrollment; EFC produces two new resources in ACTIVATE series
The more historical distance that exists between us and history-shaping events, the deeper the temptation toward revisionism and interpretation. Therefore, it is critical that we repeatedly return to sources that can help us clarify, rethink, and remember in ways that are faithful.
You’d be hard pressed to find more contrasting views of the same subject than Mennonite in a Little Black Dress by Rhoda Janzen and The Naked Anabaptist by Stuart Murray.
The Radical Disciple: Some Neglected Aspects of our CallingAuthor: John StottFinal words almost always have a sense of gravitas to them. So when a pastoral theologian, author, and evangelical heavyweight like John Stott says, “I am laying my pen down for the last time,” one pays close attention to the contents, context, and hard-fought wisdom that will most certainly flow from such a fount.
“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 ahead, the mood was upbeat as the family of Saskatchewan churches gathered for Overcoming Harvest Hardships, their 64th annual convention, Mar. 12–13.
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 up. Her eyes met mine and we exchanged a brief smile amidst the morning rush.
He stands motionless, bleeding, silent…
She has set her table and shouts out loudly
down the street for all to come and eat.