The story of Joseph takes up more of Genesis than any other story. His suffering as a youth, the accomplishments of his maturity and the foresight of his last words are described in considerable detail. Obviously, the author of Genesis considered his story worthy of sustained attention …
The Mennonite churches in Indonesia have a lot to teach us about being engaged in God’s mission. In September, I visited churches in Indonesia at the invitation of the Jemaat Kristen Indonesia …
It’s September as I write this. School is back in session. Fall is just around the corner. Summer is on its way toward being a memory ..
The CSX railroad company likes to boast about its fuel efficiency. In radio and website ads it claims it can move one ton of freight 500 miles on one gallon of fuel. Well, of course they can …
In time for your Christmas shopping—or just for your own edification—here are some recent books to put in your bag …
Both André Gingerich Stoner and Stanley Green see evangelism, witness and personal transformation together with peace, justice and social transformation as vital aspects of holistic Christian witness. How have these themes shaped them personally, becoming central to their work as church leaders?
Can the kingdom that is not yet already be? Can you give someone a gift that they already have? Can you juggle if you’re clumsy? These three questions speak to 12 signs of the kingdom I have witnessed in this congregation, Chestnut Street Mennonite Church in Lancaster, Pa. …
