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The Sower and El Sembrador 

8/15/2013

 
Just out: The Sower and El Sembrador for August 2013.

Central Plains Pastor Authors New Book

8/14/2013

 
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Read David Fitch's Forward to The UnKingdom of God, by Mark Van Steenwyk

The Challenge of Christian Anarchism for Our TimeWhen we think about anarchism, alot of pictures come to mind: hippies, communes, idealists, protests, idiots who want to blow up everything in sight. If we’re over the age of 40, and have lived any meaningful years trying to meet our obligations as members of society, we look with suspicion. Then, when we hear the qualifier “Christian” attached to the term and come up with ‘Christian anarchism,’ we are even more suspicious. This is an anomaly we say. Christianity is about God reconciling the world to Himself in Christ and restoring the world to peace, order and righteousness. Anarchy is anything but that. Surely this cannot be Christian! At this point in our mental processes we usually shut down. And since this book is about Christian anarchism, we are tempted to dismiss it and move on.

So I ask you, in writing this foreword, not to do that, and here’s why:

Anarchism, Mark Van Steenwyk tells us, is the belief that “a group of people may live together without being ruled” (p. 50). Instead we can organize our lives in other ways that do not depend on coercive hierarchal authority. In doing so we gain the wherewithal to discern patterns of coercion and exploitation in our own lives and the cultural patterns we live in. We can choose to resist these things around us in the structures in which we live. Suddenly this all sounds very Christian. If we are Christians, we should be doing this right? Theoretically then there is much for a Christian to learn from a good anarchist like Mark Van Steenwyk?


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What do pastors do all day?

8/9/2013

 
David Miller and Taric Leichty of Bellwood Mennonite Church created this video for Taric's installation.  If you wonder what pastors do all day, this sneak peek into their daily activities will enlighten and entertain!

David Shenk's Prayer Letter from Quito

8/9/2013

 
Read David's Latest Prayer Letter here

Here's the Latest News from Ecuador

8/7/2013

 
Latest Quito Times by Alyssa Rodriguez

Hot off the press!  August 2013 Scattered Seeds

8/6/2013

 

How can we help you?

8/6/2013

 
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Do you sometimes wonder how exactly conference staff could be helpful to your congregation? 

Now, the answers to that question are at your fingertips! David Boshart, Tim Detweiler, Shana Peachey Boshart and Ramiro Hernandez each have web pages that explain what they do and how they can help your congregation. 

See what we can do for you and give us a call.  Don't be shy; we are here to help!

Engage the Mystery of Advent 2013

8/6/2013

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Our very own members have written the Advent worship materials for the Fall 2013 Leader magazine, and not only that, but they are so eager to share their material, they are giving a workshop for our churches to guide you personally through the material!

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Annual Meeting 2013 memories

8/6/2013

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Our gathering in Montana was a wonderful time!  To relive it or see what you missed...
We have videos of our speaker, Terry LeBlanc, here.  AND, you'll find a summary video on that same page.  Enjoy!
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  • Home
    • About Us
    • Central Plains Structure
    • Staff >
      • Executive Conference Minister
      • Ministerial Leadership
      • Formation Minister
      • Hispanic Ministries
    • Map of Conference
    • Congregations >
      • Illinois
      • Iowa
      • Minnesota
      • Montana
      • Nebraska
      • South Dakota
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    • Committees >
      • Christian Formation
      • Outreach and Service >
        • Church Planting
        • Peace and Justice Task Group
        • Practicing Offering and Receiving Hospitality
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      • Agape Peace Center
      • Philip Friesen
    • Camps & Schools
    • Who are the Mennonites?
  • CPMC at Work
    • MC USA Delegate Resources
    • Publications >
      • Scattered Seeds
      • The Sower
    • Events >
      • Annual Meeting 2022
    • CPMC Covenant
    • New Ministries Fund >
      • Reports of Past Grant Recipients
    • Counsel on variance
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    • Elders & Deacons
    • Church Council
    • Support for Conflict >
      • Facilitation Services and Donations
    • Pastor Openings
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    • Racism webinar videos
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      • Latest News from Ecuador/Venezuela
      • Story of the Ecuador Partnership >
        • Timeline & Resources
      • Personnel and Partnership Members >
        • Ross Richers
        • Wigginton Bravo
      • Quito Property Fund
    • Church Planting >
      • Developing Congregations
    • Travel Like Dave
    • Missional Discipleship Initiative
    • Islam and the Gospel
  • Formation Leaders
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    • Children and Families >
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      • Shine
      • Resources for Parents
      • Protecting Children
    • Youth >
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      • CO Resources
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