Category Archives: Mennonite Church USA

What is the Church called to be?

Posted on April 22, 2012 by SaeJin Lee

What is the Church called to be? The final interaction between Jesus and his disciples, in Acts 1, I believe, is a likely blueprint of what the Church is called to be. After Jesus rose from the dead, he reappeared … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Identity, Church, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Mennonite Church USA | 6 Comments

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

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 →

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What if we throw a party and nobody comes? Reflections on Laurelville

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Matt Hamsher

I have to admit that I had my doubts that we would be able to reach our capacity of some fifty people for the Laurelville meeting.  For one thing, it was not great timing for youth pastors (many of whom … Continue reading →

Posted in Anabaptism, Christian Identity, Jesus, Mennonite Church USA, News, Worship, Young Adults | 1 Comment