In Mennonite Church USA, we believe one way that God works is through vital local congregations – churches that have the quality of being alive! We also know that vital congregations require effective leaders, congregational resources and support. That is the primary ministry of the Church Vitality team.
This page provides resources and links to ministry initiatives from the Church Vitality team. If you need something you cannot find here, email MichaelD@MennoniteUSA.org
Church Vitality provides resources for pastors and congregations, as well as individuals seeking a new role in ministry and congregations seeking new staff. Resources include:
We’ve identified five key areas that, when done well, contribute to pastoral health, effectiveness and longevity in ministry.
As a denomination that seeks to extend peace and dismantle oppression and violence in our communities, Mennonite Church USA has peacebuilding initiatives and programs. Our focus includes undoing racism, dismantling patriarchy, seeking immigration justice, working for climate justice, preventing and responding to sexual abuse, and our initiative to #BringThePeace
Mennonite Church USA Faith Formation provides resources, webinars and an online gathering space for faith formation leaders to learn and connect. Visit our one-stop hub of formation resources for all ages, curated through an Anabaptist lens.
Church vitality supports MC USA church planting initiatives to create and nurture missional peace churches, being led by Mennonite Mission Network.
The Sent Network is an online six-month learning experience for all potential church planters, available in English and Spanish from Mennonite Mission Network.
