No one expects a military draft. The Pentagon doesn’t want one. The government hasn’t compelled anyone to fight since 1973.

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.
“You’re a maintenance crew,” said an adviser to a congregation navigating a pastoral transition. “Your job is to maintain the