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Long pastorate provides stability in mobile congregation
Categories: UncategorizedPierre Trudeau was Canadian prime minister for the first time. Jimmy Carter was president of the United States and Leonid Brezhnev of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. Gasoline sold…
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Obama at the UN–a new religion doctrine
Categories: Web FirstPresident Obama on Tuesday (Sept. 25) gave a forceful speech at the United Nations, in which he challenged much of the world’s assumptions about free speech and religion. Here are…
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Is the Bible Reliable?
Categories: ViewpointsWhen I was eighteen I participated in a “street evangelism” campaign at the Boston University campus as part of a Bible course I was enrolled in. A few of the…
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When we’re not busy
Categories: ViewpointsWe often greet each other with a question like, “Keeping busy?” For many of us the answer is yes, and we may add a summary of our current tasks or…
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Spirit sent!
Categories: ViewpointsSailboats seemed so idyllic—until I went sailing. I discovered that what looked peaceful from a distance was physically vigorous. It involved constant alertness, team work, and careful attention to the…
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For discussion
Categories: Feature Articles1. What has been the history of how a pastor is chosen in your congregation? How many people from your congregation have entered the pastoral ministry? How did the congregation…
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Growing young pastors
Categories: Feature ArticlesWhen a church is in need of a lead or associate pastor, do they nurture these characteristics in the youth and young adults in their congregation or search for ready-made…
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Choosing a pastor
Categories: Feature ArticlesWhich is better for the church, a pastor with seminary training or a layperson groomed for the role and invited from the local context? While a seminary-trained pastor may be…
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Transition gifts
Categories: EditorialHenry Paetkau left his position as president of Conrad Grebel University College last year and entered into a new phase of life, which was not quite retirement, but left him…
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3 deaths on US Mennonite/Brethren campuses
Categories: Web FirstThe Church of the Brethren requests prayer for college communities in Kansas and Virginia following three separate and unrelated tragedies: McPherson (Kan.) College and Bridgewater (Va.) College, both Church of…
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Faith Formation
Many churches are exploring the what ‘formation’ means in their life and work. At First Mennonite Church in Winnipeg we are doing the same. Here is a sermon I preached…
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Ralph Reed: back from purgatory
Categories: Web FirstWhen Ralph Reed, the former head of the Christian Coalition in the US, was discovered to have raked in millions of dollars from the super lobbyist — and eventually convicted…
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On narrative theology
What does it mean to think of the Bible as our story, or to think of faith as entering into God’s story? In Adult Ed. at my church, we’re currently…
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Amish bishop could face life in prison
Categories: Web FirstAmish bishop Samuel Mullet was convicted Thursday (Sept. 20, 2012) of federal hate crimes and conspiracy for exhorting followers to forcibly shear the hair and beards of those who opposed…
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Elsie Cressman, pioneer missionary, dies
Categories: Web FirstFuneral services were held Sunday, Sept. 23, for Elsie Cressman, former Eastern Mennonite Missions worker in East Africa, who died Sept. 11, in New Hamburg. Cressman was known for her work…
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Mennonite Metaphysics
The following is an outline of a piece that I would someday like to write. Beginning with the conviction that robust concrete practices require theoretical backing, the articulation of a…
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Dutch ecumenical leader wants churches to examine slavery history
Categories: Web FirstAn ecumenical leader in the Netherlands has called on the country’s churches to examine their role in the history of slavery, ahead of next year’s 150th anniversary of the Dutch…
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Prairie Proud: MDS Hay East Project
For those of you who may know me, you know that my roots are pure prairies — something I am proud of. While I do struggle with aspects, one thing…
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Technology, revisited
If you’ve been reading my blog since last year, you might remember my first article on technology, which was part interview, part opinion piece. I thought I’d revisit the topic…
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