My brothers and I are now trying to clear out the rubble of what is left of our family home and make it liveable for all of our families.
I rarely wear a shirt with a clerical collar — or anything else that indicates I’m ordained clergy. In my little Mennonite congregation, everyone knows I’m their pastor, and besides, among the priesthood of all believers, we are all called, and I don’t want to look pretentious.
What would happen if we all encouraged, supported and helped one another (particularly men) to evaluate our behaviors — especially in the realm of sexuality? What if we were accountable to one another to act in appropriate and God-honoring ways?
The higher education institutions affiliated with Mennonite Church USA, Mennonite Church Canada and the Mennonite Brethren denominations in the U.S. and Canada have released fall enrollment statistics, many revealing impacts of government shifts regarding international student visas.