Short Term Mission Policy for churches – draft

Posted by: Go Mission
Church:
Region 1 - Western Canada
Date: January 18th, 2012

Many of our churches and individuals participate in short-term mission opportunities. The Aylmer EMM Church in Ontario has created a policy for their congregation, and have graciously granted permission to share this document more broadly. This document was developed around … Continue reading →

How is the Church in Canada doing?

Posted by: Jacob Friesen
Church: Gospel Mennonite Winnipeg
Region 2 - Manitoba Central
Date: November 4th, 2011

In October I was able to hear two experts present “hot of the press” studies exploring the trends we are seeing in the church in North America.  Below are a few slides that illustrate key trends in Canada as presented … Continue reading →

When Helping Hurts

Posted by: Jacob Friesen
Church: Gospel Mennonite Winnipeg
Region 2 - Manitoba Central
Date: November 4th, 2011

The following video is an introduction to the book “When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor…and Yourself.”  This book has been studied by some of our missionaries in the city of Winnipeg and also in Bolivia.  … Continue reading →

A Second Look at Paul

Posted by: Jacob Friesen
Church: Gospel Mennonite Winnipeg
Region 2 - Manitoba Central
Date: July 27th, 2011

As Evangelicals we feel a special connection to the Apostle Paul.  We shape our theology, evangelism, missions philosophy and devotional practices after him.  Or so we think. Many scholars are encouraging us to take another look.  Some suggest that our … Continue reading →

Can you follow Jesus and stay within your community?

Posted by: Jacob Friesen
Church: Gospel Mennonite Winnipeg
Region 2 - Manitoba Central
Date: June 23rd, 2011

A few weeks ago we met as leaders to review our shared Low German ministry in Bolivia.  We wrestled deeply through the principals of a book entitled “When Helping Hurts”.  How to alleviate poverty without hurting others and yourself.  We … Continue reading →

R1 Submits Alternative Mission Statement

Posted by: Dean Huber
Church: Hepburn Gospel Church Hepburn, Sask
Region 1 - Saskatchewan / Alberta
Date: April 30th, 2011

Alternative Draft for the MISSION STATEMENT “We strive to be a community of believers marveling at God’s amazing grace as shown to us in Christ Jesus, living in obedience to the Word of God and urging people everywhere to repent … Continue reading →