by Paul Schrag | Sep 30, 2002 | Opinion
Those engaged in public witness for peace must frequently ask themselves what good their efforts do. More than 13,400 Mennonites can ask themselves that question now. As of Sept. 14, that’s how many people had signed a Mennonite Church USA letter to President...
by Michael Helms | Sep 27, 2002 | Opinion
Beyond the name that’s been given you or the name you’ve made for yourself, the most important thing about your name is where it is written. Their request was denied by the German government, which has laws making harmful or dishonorable names illegal....
by Jeff Woods | Sep 27, 2002 | Opinion
What would happen in your congregation if you suddenly made an announcement that you would like for members of the congregation to be more welcoming of guests who come to your church? What if you announced that you would like for your leaders to rely more on the Holy...
by Mike Smith | Sep 27, 2002 | Opinion
Kimball spends the bulk of the book unpacking religion’s potential for evil, reserving the last chapter for a briefer discussion of how religion at its best may offer the only lasting hope for a peaceful world. Kimball insists we must accept that religion...
by Mike Parnell | Sep 26, 2002 | Opinion
Studios traditionally roll out their “heavy gun” movies in the fall. We see the films that will vie for Best Picture and Best Acting Oscars. This fall, there are some unlikely actors giving unlikely performances. A good example is Adam Sandler. Sandler is...
by Eddie Hammett | Sep 25, 2002 | Opinion
We can’t lose sight of the fact that a congregation will never move beyond its spiritual leadership, and that deacons are part of that spiritual leadership team. If a deacon body gets stuck in maintenance or control issues, a congregation is likely to have...
