MHA launches “Tales from the Mennonite Heritage Archives” show
Winnipeg, Man.—A new weekly radio program and podcast produced by the Mennonite Heritage Archives (MHA) in Winnipeg is bringing history to life through storytelling. A team of four people creates each 15-minute episode using information gleaned from archival diaries, documents, and photographs, and interviews.
SBC Leadership Conference outlines steps for disagreeing without division
Winsome Conviction: Disagreeing Without Dividing the Church, was held March 14-15 at Steinbach Bible College (SBC) and featured Rick Langer, professor at Biola University. Langer began by asking, “Is winsome conviction worth pursuing and why is it so crucial? Why was it important for 120 church leaders from the EMC, MB, EMMC, MB and other conferences to attend this conference?”
An update on current discussions in the EMC - Ministerial and Conference Council
Cameron McKenzie opened the meeting with the thought that anything we repeat over and over again—like the Easter message—risks losing impact. But, he said, resurrection isn’t a single event—it is the heartbeat of the gospel, and whatever we find ourselves doing, we’re cultivators of resurrection communities.
MCC settles litigation through Quebec Labour Board conciliation process
In August 2023, Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) ended the employment of John Clarke and Anicka Fast, who had been serving as MCC country representatives for Burkina Faso.
Anchored in Courage: KidMin Conference motivates bold faith
With the theme Anchored in Courage, the opening session of the Awesome KidMin Conference kicked off with game participants “testing their courage” by taste testing jellybeans. Some contestants were treated to flavours such as popcorn or cappuccino, while others’ faces soured as they chomped down on beans with flavours such as barf or booger.
SBC Pursuit students grow in faith through experiential learning
Steinbach Bible College’s Pursuit is a discipleship program for young adults who desire to follow Jesus. Through the program, they have opportunities to grow in faith, develop as leaders, and discover their gifts. They “seek first” God’s kingdom, using experiential learning, practical application, and missional experience.
YA retreat helps young people remember their identity together
It is good to be together! This is something that the church through its existence has recognized and that we had the opportunity to celebrate again with 96 young adults from 11 EMC churches.
EMC church leaders from Regions 7 and 8 gather for encouragement and discussion
Our Conference staff created a valuable opportunity for pastors and leaders from Regions 7 (Winnipeg area) and 8 (Steinbach area) to connect and engage in discussions about relevant ministry challenges that EMC churches may be facing. The events took place at Heartland Community Church in Landmark on Friday (Jan. 31) and Saturday (Feb. 1).
Ministerial meeting aims to take 'tribal knowledge' beyond assumptions
♪ “There’s a level of tribal knowledge that we assume people have about being a minister.” Conference Pastor Andy Woodworth began the first session of the Ministerial Day, on November 22, 2024, explaining the Board of Leadership and Outreach (BLO) choice to devote the day to the final sessions of the Minister Credentialing Program.
Council approves first over-$2M budget in 10 years
♪ On November 23, 2024, Conference Council members approved a budget of nearly $2.1M for 2025—the first budget over $2M since 2015. Delegates gathered at Evangelical Fellowship Church (EFC) in Steinbach, Man., and virtually over Zoom.
Steinbach Bible College goes on—at a new location
For 88 years, Steinbach Bible College has been empowering servant leaders to follow Jesus, serve the church, and engage the world. We send students back to their churches and into the world to serve there.
MCC Peace and Justice office celebrates advocacy wins in 2024
This year we saw a few concrete examples of the success of the government responding to you and the issues you care about.
Connecting with the Word through words
Writers with connections to the Evangelical Mennonite Conference (EMC), and Evangelical Mennonite Mission Conference (EMMC) and Steinbach Bible College (SBC) students gathered—both in person at Steinbach Bible College (SBC) SBC and online—on November 2, 2024, to learn how to better practice their craft.
MennoMedia and Mennonite World Conference to launch Global Bible Read-a-Thon for 500th anniversary of the Anabaptist movement
HARRISONBURG, VA—In celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Anabaptist movement, MennoMedia is partnering with Mennonite World Conference to host a unique Global Anabaptist Bible Read-a-Thon, featuring 500 (or more) voices reading the entire Bible in multiple languages.
Youth are challenged and entertained at SBC’s Expedition Now
It was a cool, brisk morning on October 19, 2024, when over 100 youth descended on the Steinbach Bible College campus to test their skills against fellow youth groups, while learning how to “Go All In” for Jesus.
Bizuayehu Abera of Ethiopia follows in the footsteps of Joseph in the Bible
I have been the Tigray relief project coordinator for Meserete Kristos Church Development Commission (MKCDC) for the past four years. Because of this work, people gave me a new name.
Steinbach Bible College moving to new campus in 2026
Steinbach Bible College (SBC) and Steinbach Christian School (SCS) are announcing today that SCS has acquired the SBC campus, and SBC will be moving into a new campus in 2026.
Prayer needed for conflict in Burkina Faso
Join us in prayer for Burkina Faso. Siaka Traoré, a leader in the Evangelical Mennonite Church of Burkina Faso and Regional Representative for Mennonite World Conference, is asking for prayers as the country continues to face terrorist attacks.
MCC executive directors respond to concerns of former workers
♪ As the executive directors of Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Canada and MCC U.S., we want you to know that we are listening to the concerns recently raised by alumni, staff and others, and are holding them with humility and compassion. We are practicing prayerful discernment that will allow us to work with wisdom and grace toward resolution and healing.
Workers ask constituency to hold MCC accountable
The EMC office and The Messenger received a letter from our missionaries Lesley and Marianne Fast pointing us to an investigative piece by Canadian Mennonite about allegations made by Fast’s daughter and son-in-law against MCC.