On Jan. 1, 2014, ownership of Le Lien, the Mennonite Brethren French-language magazine, transfers from the Canadian Conference of MB Churches (CCMBC) to the Quebec conference (AEFMQ). The editor of …
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CCMBC’s annual general meeting heralds a new era in financial stewardship
by ContributorThis year’s annual general meeting (during the study conference in Edmonton) began with an update on the Canadian conference’s national ministry review by executive director Willy Reimer, including a brief …
A study conference on human sexuality revealed the tension between long-standing biblical understandings and shifting societal attitudes toward sexual practices.
ETEM-IBVIE, a partnership between MB and Christian and Missionary Alliance colleges in Montreal, introduced a gift catalogue (www.catalogue.etem.ca), enabling supporters to honour a loved one by sponsoring a student, teacher, …
In their 1980 comedy film, The Blues Brothers, John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd made popular the phrase “We’re on a mission from God.” For decades, we’ve talked about the church …
Executive board meetings, Jan. 23–24, 2013 Phoenix, Ariz. The Canadian Conference of MB Churches (CCMBC) executive board met Jan. 23–24 in Phoenix, Arizona, hearing reports from the conference’s primary ministry …
In the days following the horrific events at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Dec. 14, 2012, much was said about guns – why the U.S. needs more guns or fewer guns. …
C2C Ontario regional director ends ministry with church planting network Following a time of prayer and discernment, C2C Ontario regional director Terry Wiseman and director Gord Fleming agreed to discontinue Wiseman’s …
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Preparing and repairing the saints: An interview with Ron Toews
by Laura KalmarThe Canadian Conference of MB Churches recently hired Ron Toews as director of leadership development. Laura Kalmar sat down with Ron in September to talk about his personal faith journey, …
The executive board provides overall direction, governance, and fiduciary oversight to the Canadian MB Conference. Here’s a brief introduction to some of its newer members, affirmed at Gathering 2012. —Eds. …
The executive board provides overall direction, governance, and fiduciary oversight to the Canadian MB Conference. Here’s a brief introduction to some of its newer members, affirmed at Gathering 2012. —Eds. Name: Rick …
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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Schools & agencies celebrate growth, innovation, new faces at Gathering 2012
by Karla BraunAuthor: Karla Braun Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary (MBBS) Canada is “ours” – a new school for a new age; “no longer a place, but a presence,” says president Bruce Guenther. …