Author Archives: Matthew Krabill

Matthew Krabill

About Matthew Krabill

Matthew currently lives in Pasadena, CA, and is a doctoral candidate at Fuller. He works as administrator for Pacific Southwest Mennonite Conference.

Reverse Mission? Part 2: Mennocostalism

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Matthew Krabill

One of the most salient features of global Christianity is the phenomenon of Pentecostalism. However one defines these categories, it is clear that Charismatic/Pentecostal experiences among non-western immigrants are prevalent, including those who are members of Mennonite Church USA. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Catholicism, Holy Spirit, Mennonite Church USA, Renewal | 4 Comments

Reverse Mission?

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Matthew Krabill

The last weekend of October I was asked to present some thoughts on the concept of Reverse Mission and its implications for the Mennonite Church at the Annual Shenk Lectureship Series at Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary in Elkhart, Indiana. Broadly … Continue reading →

Posted in Global Anabaptism, Immigration, Mennonites, Mission | 1 Comment

Up a creek without a paddle? Which Anabaptist stream are you in?

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Matthew Krabill

Among many things, the MC USA Convention in Pittsburgh reminded me of the importance of revisiting words that we use in our everyday “Christian” vocabulary: words like missional, global church, and Anabaptism.  In the convention booklet for example, I read … Continue reading →

Posted in Anabaptism, Christian Identity, Mennonite Church USA | 2 Comments