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On fences, Christ and a D.P.

In Robert Frost’s famous poem “Mending Wall,” the narrator’s neighbor finds remarkably clever his assertion that “good fences make good neighbors” …

The Mennonite

November 18, 2008

My congregation has shaped me

I have now completed my 10th year of pastoral ministry at East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church. It’s hard to believe. I can still recall candidating, the anxiety of discerning a call, the wonder of hearing that yes both from within myself and from the congregation. It seemed my predecessor had been at East Chestnut Street forever. I have now been here longer than he was …

The Mennonite

November 18, 2008

Books on the church, Jesus and spirituality

As books pile up in the bookstores, on our shelves and on our wish lists, you may want to consider these recent releases …

The Mennonite

November 18, 2008

Change is coming to The Mennonite

Change is coming to post-election America this Thanksgiving season. Change is also coming to The Mennonite. Some of the changes were initiated by us. Some were initiated by others and some by the current economic environment …

The Mennonite

November 18, 2008

Uncluttering the call

How to get connected with our young adults Connectivity is a term that describes not only the wired state of this Internet generation but the

The Mennonite

November 18, 2008

A young pastor’s perspective

Seven young adults say why they are committed to their congregations and how important it is that they be Mennonite. Zion Mennonite Church in Archbold,

The Mennonite

November 18, 2008

A seat at the table

I have heard it said time and time again that Mennonite young people are leaving the Mennonite church for other activities …

The Mennonite

November 18, 2008

Young adults want peace, family in church

Many worry Mennonite Church USA members are becoming older, and membership is becoming fewer. Here are seven young adults who are committed to their congregations.

The Mennonite

November 18, 2008
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