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Open even wider

Years ago I understood open communion to mean a congregation welcomed all who claimed Christ as Lord to the communion table. Closed communion meant a

Letters

September 10, 2018

Always among you?

One of the most abused Bible verses is John 12:8, where Jesus says, “You will always have the poor among you.” It’s been interpreted to

Paul Schrag

September 10, 2018

Fresno Pacific’s theological cocktail

Last week, Mennonite World Review reported that Fresno Pacific University in California had removed the president of its seminary, Terry Brensinger, and announced that pastors Greg

Chris Gehrz

September 10, 2018

Watson: Sunday school is dying

Sunday school is dying. And that’s OK. Technically, the whole church is dying in the Western world. Few expect the church to actually die, however.

Hillary Watson

September 10, 2018

Washington Witness: Prison impacts families

With more than 2 million men and women held in U.S. jails and prisons, the need for criminal justice reform has become evident. But legislators

Cherelle M. Dessus

September 10, 2018

History: An evolution from Amish

In the 21st century, “conservative” is wrapped in layers of often-ambiguous political, religious and cultural meanings. That’s a big reason why the Conservative Mennonite Conference

Rich Preheim

September 8, 2018

How free is your church?

Amish Heritage Foundation executive director Torah Bontrager said her Amish upbringing restricted her from thinking critically about how to interpret the Bible or questioning her

Rachel Stella

September 8, 2018

Pastor’s credentials restored, in a different conference

A North Carolina pastor who was sanctioned for officiating a same-sex wedding is back in good standing after his congregation switched conferences.

Mennonite Church USA | Mennonite World Review staff

September 7, 2018

Change without a bang

As a child, one of the things that fascinated me about Mennonites of the past was dress, particularly the head covering. What would it have

Holly Scott

September 4, 2018

MB seminary demotes president, ousts 3 lecturers

In response to concerns from Mennonite Brethren constituents, Fresno (Calif.) Pacific University has removed its seminary’s president and severed ties with three high-profile pastors.

Tim Huber | Mennonite World Review

September 3, 2018