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Ungodly conference

I found the Mennonite USA Convention to be very sad. I saw people crying out for acceptance and unity but not prepared to do anything

Letters

August 17, 2015

Lancaster’s proposal

As a member of Lancaster Mennonite Conference, I object to the Bishop Board’s proposal to remove LMC from Mennonite Church USA. LMC congregations already have

Letters

August 17, 2015

Survey shows pastors’ financial concerns

GOSHEN, Ind. — Half of Mennonite pastors have some level of concern about their personal finances, according to an Everence survey. The survey shows 25

Everence

August 17, 2015

More than before

We live in a postdenominational time. Historic Christian brand names don’t inspire the loyalty they used to. People don’t care so much whether a church

Paul Schrag

August 17, 2015

MC USA leaders respond to area conferences considering departure

ELKHART, Ind. — The executive committee of the Executive Board of Mennonite Church USA sent letters Aug. 4 to North Central Conference and Lancaster Mennonite

Mennonite Church USA

August 12, 2015

In Lancaster proposal, some look for options

Although Lancaster Mennonite Conference bishops last month unanimously proposed that Lancaster withdraw from Mennonite Church USA, they do not all agree the conference should leave.

One who wants MC USA’s largest conference to stay is Clair Good, Lancaster’s assistant moderator and a bishop representing Elizabethtown and York districts.

“I have a deep desire to see the spectrum of people working together and being the kingdom of God, even if we disagree on some things, and that is really difficult if we cut relationships completely,” he said.

Tim Huber | Mennonite World Review

August 12, 2015

If Christ were head of the church, which schisms would he support?

We Christians are a contentious lot. Over the centuries we have divided and re-divided into countless different communions, separated from each other by diverse customs,

Harvey Yoder

August 6, 2015

Friends rally for deported pastor, immigration reform

IOWA CITY, Iowa — An advocacy group to support a Mennonite pastor deported in March has been formed. “Friends of Pastor Max” supports Max Villatoro,

Mennonite World Review staff

August 3, 2015

Need to divest

The Mennonite Church USA convention’s decision to table the Israel divestment resolution is both surprising and disappointing. I have long realized some Mennonites are caught

Letters

August 3, 2015

My people

Last year I left Mennonite Church USA. I left not because of negative reasons, but rather I was called by a congregation within the Church of

Alan Stucky

August 3, 2015