Uniting the Mennonite Church and General Conference Mennonite Church seemed like a good idea 20 years ago. And it still
Paul Schrag
Paul Schrag is editor of Anabaptist World. He lives in Newton, Kan., attends First Mennonite Church of Newton and is married to Wendy. They have two adult daughters, Abby Koch and Becca Schrag. He was on the staff of Mennonite World Review for 32 years, serving as editor since 1996.
The idea that major structural change might help Mennonite Church USA resolve its conflicts has been tested and dropped.
Instead, delegates at this summer’s convention will turn their attention to polity, or church governance, as they deal with issues of sexuality and authority.
