Nancy Kauffmann is a denominational minister for Mennonite Church USA. This post first appeared on Mennonite Church USA's Menno Snapshots blog.  “Significant events create markers—or signs—in

Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he

It was good to be at our church’s convention last month in Kansas City, Mo., representing more than 350 of my associates at Everence. The

At the Mennonite Church USA convention in Kansas City, Mo., we will use the Emmaus road story as the biblical teaching for our fellowship and

Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words can never hurt me. This little adage—often spoken in a sing-song, taunting voice—was taught me when

There are powerful leaders and humble leaders, horrible leaders and questionable leaders. Throughout my adult life of working under various leaders—from churches to places of

Social media has expanded the reach and power of these informal power brokers. No longer is it the pen that is mightier than the sword;

There are certain things in our nation and in the world [to which] I am proud to be maladjusted and which I hope all people

Let your good spirit lead me on a level path.—Psalm 143:10 Maintaining the soul, spirit and inner life in difficult times is a challenge, though

We are living in difficult and challenging times in the life of Mennonite Church USA. I have heard it said many times that theological divisions

It’s a sleepless night. I can’t remember another one. Short nights, yes. But one entirely without sleep? No. At least not since those notorious all-nighters