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Church splits will never resolve the traditionalist, progressive divide

Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit . . .

February 20, 2015

Race, power and diversity

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Understanding how power works in Mennonite institutions was the theme of “Hope for the Future IV” Jan. 23-24 at Iglesia Menonita Arca de Salvación.

The event gathers people of color in leadership positions to address racism and help the church embrace diversity.

More than 100 attendees made this . . .

Wil LaVeist, Mennonite Mission Network, Mennonite Church USA | Mennonite Education Agency

February 16, 2015

Authority unsettled

In preparation for the merger of the General Conference Mennonite Church and Mennonite Church, the 1999 proposed Membership Guidelines had statements giving congregations authority in

Rachel Stella

February 16, 2015

300-year-old prayers still resonate

From what resources can we draw in the current vigorous conversations across the church? How about prayer? Here are two that might be useful. They

John E. Sharp

February 16, 2015

The future of unity

Uniting the Mennonite Church and General Conference Mennonite Church seemed like a good idea 20 years ago. And it still does, though the shine has

Paul Schrag

February 16, 2015

Renewal from within

I am disappointed to hear of groups leaving Mennonite Church USA. Every individual, congregation, conference, denomination and renewal group falls short in some way. If

Rachel Stella

February 16, 2015

Scripture warns us

According to Webster’s dictionary, the word “gay” has been in use since about the 14th century and in a good way, but as used for

Rachel Stella

February 16, 2015

10 reasons I love MC USA and don’t want it to change

With all our sexuality grumblings, some days it’s hard to believe we even want Mennonite Church USA to survive. Of course, we all want the

Hillary Watson

February 13, 2015

Sitting in Bolivia, with MC USA on my mind

I’m in the middle of a sojourn in Bolivia and a long way from the current action percolating around Mennonite Church USA. Our family is

Stephen Penner

February 9, 2015

What are Anabaptists becoming?

ELKHART, Ind. — Pastors Week participants at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary pondered metaphors of rhizomes, a flame, a midwife and mestizos as they heard challenges to trust God more fully and to share authority more widely.

The biblical text from 1 Cor. 3:11 . . .

Mary E. Klassen | Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary

February 9, 2015