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Choosing joy

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds. — James 1:2 In the wake of my father's death, I found

Brooke Natalie Blough

November 20, 2014

What’s happening in the emergent church conversation?

I was asked recently for my view of what's happening in the emergent/emergence conversation in North America. Here's a very short overview, from my perspective.

Brian D. McLaren

November 19, 2014

An open letter to the Mennonite family

We are Richard and Jewel (Wenger) Showalter. As church planters, missionaries, educators, mission administrators, parents and now grandparents, we have walked as part of the

Jewel Showalter | Richard Showalter

November 14, 2014

AMBS provides resources for sexuality conversations

ELKHART, Ind. — A collection of resources for conversations about sexuality is emerging from the work of Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary faculty. AMBS President Sara

Mary E. Klassen | Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary

November 10, 2014

Canada links lead to Cambodia ordination

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — The growth of Vietnamese Mennonite churches in British Columbia has led to closer ministry connections in Cambodia. In early June, Mennonite

Kristina Toews | Mennonite World Conference

November 10, 2014

Can a pacifist wear a poppy?

The answer is yes — I'm a pacifist, and I wear one. A few others I know do, too. But many people who oppose war have

John Longhurst

November 10, 2014

Are they really Amish?

ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa. — Ironically, the first group convicted for religiously motivated violence under the U.S. Hate Crime Prevention Act was Amish. Or claimed to be.

Brian K. Pipkin | For Mennonite World Review

November 10, 2014

Walls hinder just relationships everywhere. Global, national and local communities have erected emotional, social and psychological walls that create uncertainty. Conflicts among religious, cultural and

John Powell

November 10, 2014

Learning from those who left

Phil Kleinsasser urged the faithful to sow their money in the offering plate in order to reap abundance in all areas of their lives. Kleinsasser

Will Braun | Canadian Mennonite

November 10, 2014

Goshen marathon of hymns

GOSHEN, Ind. — With the goal of uniting in harmony to bring peace to a troubled world, Goshen College’s Hymn Club will bring together students and community members to sing continuously through every verse of all 658 songs in Hymnal: A Worship Book.

A hymn marathon fundraiser will start at 7 p.m. Nov. 14 and go non-stop through late afternoon Nov. 16 in the Newcomer Center.

Ariel Ropp | Goshen College

November 10, 2014