Duncan Smith of Beaverton, Ore., an area representative for the plan for the West Coast since 2010, began March 15 as interim director for one year.
Boyd, a best-selling author and cofounder of Woodland Hills Church in St. Paul, Minn., was this year’s Peace and Justice Guest at AMBS. In a lecture to a filled chapel, Boyd described characteristics of the kingdom of the world and the kingdom of God. Then he outlined how to keep God’s kingdom holy, meaning distinct and separate.
On April 20, four Mennonite Brethren churches held outdoor baptisms, turning the shores of the Pacific Ocean into holy ground.
“Begin with what you have,” she said April 27, using “your little gift to change the world.”
Gbowee referred with pride in her commencement speech to being a graduate of EMU . . .
Using the theme, “Proclaiming the Good News of Jesus,” the gathering will be July 10-12 . . .
“What Difference Does Jesus Make in a World of Many Religions?” will be available online in several languages.