MSMC Gathers to Learn About Immigration Justice

By Jordan Penner Over forty people from throughout the Conference gathered together on September 28th and 29th for round table discussions on the theme of immigration justice. The Mennonite Central Committee provided grant funding for the round-table as well as...

Reflections from Sent 2018

I had the privilege of participating in the Mennonite Mission Network’s annual conference for church planters. We met at Living Water Community Church (LWCC) in Roger’s Park, on the north side of Chicago. The location is just west of Loyola University (on the lake), a...

Reflections on Healthy Boundary Training

MC USA strongly encouraged Conference Ministers and congregational leaders to attend these trainings to support strengthening our lives as Jesus’ followers. These trainings were facilitated by “Faith Trust”, based out of Seattle WA. Additionally, MSMC supported...

Reflections from Faith & Life Forum

God is working His Purpose out… By Jeni Hiett Umble, Living Light of Peace Church, Arvada, CO The 2018 Faith and Life Forum was a highlight for me. I have always been fascinated by the history and literature of the Bible. John Sharp, Professor of Bible and Ministry at...

Keeping Your Pastor Long-term

By Merv Birky, Regional Conference Minister Most churches would prefer to keep their pastor long-term rather than short-term. Research has shown that churches that experience long-term pastoral leadership tend to be healthier than those with serial short-term pastors....