Fifty years of continuous pastoral ministry at one Menno­nite congregation must set a modern pastor longevity record. But length of faithful service is only one of the unique characteristics of Arthur Roth, pastor of Julesburg (Colo.) Mennonite Church, a member of the Central Plains Mennonite Conference of Mennonite Church USA …

Playing basketball at Iowa Mennonite School in Kalona, Iowa, did not yield many wins for Aliese Gingerich and her teammates.“ If I were playing basketball to win games, I would not have been playing at IMS,” Gingerich says …

Three Biblical models The leadership of Mennonite Church USA has identified Christian formation as our number one ministry priority. I affirm this emphasis because the

A meditation on the impact of Martin Luther King Jr. Now that he is safely dead, let us praise him Build monuments to his glory

Addressing misperceptions about Mennonite higher education Those who work at a Mennonite higher education institution often find themselves addressing perceptions about Mennonite education that aren’t

“Growing up in a missionary home and being a PK (preacher’s kid) have made me more sensitive to building relationships,” says Carol Roth, Choctaw, of Clinton, Miss. Her infectious smile and bright brown eyes invite me into the conversation …

Art, worship, music and the church Mennonites have long debated what constitutes appropriate worship music. Many people like singing hymns because of their sentimental value.

Showing care for the words of our conversation with God in worship Let me write the songs of a nation; I don't care who writes

Community Mennonite Church of Lancaster, Pa., is a church with an art gallery. At Community Mennonite Church of Lancaster (CMCL), an overhaul of the ground

A personal story of Advent My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior… For the Mighty One has done great

True justice is not distinct from but rooted in mercy. A severe, hard-bitten view of justice is all too familiar to us. “She got what