Anita J. Castle never dreamed of being a pastor, in fact, she had rarely even heard of a woman being a pastor before. But after one fateful conference, she knew... read more →
For spiritual director Ruth Johnston, contemplation is easier than action. In this blog post, she shares how her friend and spiritual director helped her put her contemplative writing into action.... read more →
Spiritual director Sherah-Leigh Gerber reflects on how Jacob's time wrestling with God in Genesis reminds her of staying present in discomfort. Sherah-Leigh Gerber is an ordained minister in MC USA,... read more →
Conference Minister Amy Zimbelman shares about a transformative weekend, in which Mountain States' congregations welcomed and learned about the conference's newest church plant and its ministry serving immigrants in San... read more →
Spiritual director Sherill Hostetter has been diagnosed with a rare and incurable disorder, and she shares how she has developed resiliency in the face of her diagnosis and health challenges.... read more →
This post is part of Mennonite Church USA's MennoCon21 #BringThePeace series. Jon Carlson serves as Lead Pastor of Forest Hills Mennonite Church. A reluctant Millennial, Jon is fascinated... read more →
Shana Peachey Boshart is MC USA's denominational minister for Faith Formation. It used to be hard for me to identify myself as a leader. Other people were leaders, not me.... read more →
Jane Hoober Peifer resides in Harrisonburg, Virginia, with her husband Daryl. Following 24 years in pastoral ministry, Jane received Spiritual Direction training from KAIROS: School for Spiritual Formation (Lancaster, Pennsylvania).... read more →
Everence Church retirement plan made easier Mennonite Retirement Trust enhances services this fall GOSHEN, Ind.—Mennonite Retirement Trust (MRT), the retirement saving plan for pastors and staff of church organizations, has... read more →