‘Conference News’ Archive

Amigo Centre, Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Elkhart County, and Goshen Middle School are partnering together to create a three-year program for 18 Goshen fifth-grade boys as they transition to middle school. The program is called E³ (engaging, equipping, empowering) – Survival Skills for Life. This program is designed to create a link that helps vulnerable boys transition between elementary and middle ... [ More ]
Posted May 22, 2013 by Rachel Denlinger
On a chilly Saturday in April, church members and guests gathered at Prairie Street Mennonite Church (Elkhart, Ind.) to explore the topic of worship and mission in the life of the church. The day was filled with teaching, small-group discussion, and a diverse array of music, framed within the context of biblical worship past, present, and future. This event was the fourth annual Funk Fest at Prairie Street, held ... [ More ]
Posted May 22, 2013 by Rachel Denlinger
The May/June Gospel Evangel features the recent small congregations workshop and other news from around the conference. View ... [ More ]
Posted May 22, 2013 by Rachel Denlinger
The May 8, 2013 weLink is now available online. Visit the weLink page to read current news from around the ... [ More ]
Posted May 8, 2013 by Rachel Denlinger
On March 18, IN-MI Conference welcomed John Powell as the new regional pastor for the northern region. John was strongly affirmed by the northern region delegates to fill this role, formerly held by co-regional pastors Bill Scott and Jim Gerber. We wish to thank Bill and Jim for their service. John and his wife, Shirley, live in Ypsilanti, Michigan. John is an ordained minister with Mennonite Church USA. He ... [ More ]
Posted April 17, 2013 by Rachel Denlinger
On Martin Luther King Day this past January, First Mennonite of Indianapolis hosted Dine and Dialogue, a free event intended to provide a community engagement experience and to further the understanding and manifestation of the ‘Beloved Community’ espoused by King. As pastoral intern, I was ecstatic when the Pastor-Elder team embraced and supported the concept I shared in early August 2012. This type of ... [ More ]
Posted April 17, 2013 by Rachel Denlinger
The latest issue of Gospel Evangel is now available online, featuring the recent regional delegate meetings, an interview with new regional pastor John Powell, and much more. View ... [ More ]
Posted April 5, 2013 by Rachel Denlinger