The board of Bethany College, Hepburn, Sask., emerged from December board meetings with sobering news: the current school year (2014–2015) will be the 87-year-old rural Saskatchewan institution’s final year.
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A veterinarian from Scotland senses God’s call to ministry. Where does he start? Tim Proudlove began with education, moving to Vancouver to take an MDiv at Regent College. But in …
At the nine-year mark, his church was in vision drift, said pastor Brad Sumner at the L2L breakout session at Gathering 2014. Jericho Ridge Community Church, Langley, B.C., called on …
Art Birch of Ross Road Community Church, Abbotsford, B.C., has learned about leadership the hard way. Understanding leadership, he told BCMB leaders, starts with the theology of leadership. Scripture points …
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Online coach helps pastor refocus on discipleship
by ContributorLeaders2Learners.ca is an online learning community and social networking site designed by the Resourcing Churches Developing Leaders service team of the Canadian conference.
The body of Christ is at the centre of what God is up to in the world, his primary tool to accomplish his mission. But mission – or missio Dei …
Problems of Christian Leadership Author: John Stott John Stott, for many, hardly needs introduction. A globally respected pastor, teacher, author and evangelical statesman, Stott made profound contributions to the cause …
Web community to provide collection of resources for Mennonite Brethren pastors and leaders A new online community website will soon bring an extensive collection of learning resources to pastors and leaders …
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Leadership development department introduces new name, logo, and initiatives
by StaffThe leadership development department has changed its name to Resourcing Churches & Developing Leaders (RCDL). The change in department name reflects the action-oriented nature of the department. The new name …
“Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent.” That word from the Lord to Paul in Corinth (Acts 18:9), quoted by Rob Thiessen, set the tone for …
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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, …
Some of the world’s greatest leaders, despite their amazing power to bring about change, are actually humble servants to a cause. We might think of Mother Teresa, or Greg Mortenson, …
A November gathering marked unique collaboration between Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary (MBBS) and MB colleges in Canada, institutions whose common purpose is to develop leaders. With the recent launch of …
After 19 years of serving at West Portal Church, Saskatoon, Dwayne Barkman resigned as senior pastor. The congregation marked Dwayne’s last Sunday as pastor with a celebration farewell and luncheon, …
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Who’s choosing (and sticking with) church ministry?
by Laura KalmarTake a trip to Toys R Us. You’ll find all kinds of cool toys designed to inspire kids about future professions – a stethoscope for aspiring doctors, a plastic cell …