Shalom Academy: Pursuing Community in a Divisive World

Shalom Academy: Pursuing Community in a Divisive World

Cultivating unity within faith communities can be difficult when cultural pressures are divisive. As the next iteration of the former School for Leadership Training, Shalom Academy 2024 offers a place to learn and reflect on the practices that move congregations past...
The Dream Lives On

The Dream Lives On

Author, Jacob Elias writes, “During our time as pastors of Parkview Mennonite Church (2001-2011) Lillian and I became acquainted with Dorothy Word, a retired teacher who in retirement wrote articles for Kokomo Tribune as a guest columnist. I compiled and edited...
Celebrating

Celebrating

Morning Star Mennonite Church and their food pantry ministry, operating in a depressed area of Muncie, IN. Sharon Yoder and Central District Conference Minister Doug Luginbill were touched by countless stories of God’s Spirit moving in this ministry when they visited...
Connecting

Connecting

Joanne preached at First Mennonite Indianapolis on September 24th Sharon heard moving stories about the ministry of Thrift at Woodland Crossing when she attended their Minister and Pastor Appreciation event on October 11. You are invited to join their ministry of...
Credentialing and Leadership Development

Credentialing and Leadership Development

Maria Hosler Byler will be installed as pastor at Sunnyside Mennonite Church on November 5, with Sharon Yoder officiating. Healthy Boundaries training is required every 3 years for leaders with active ministry credentials. Congregational lay leaders are also...