What is deep listening? Spiritual director Ruth Johnston discusses the benefits of having a spiritual director who really listens. Ruth Johnston is an ordained and board-certified chaplain. She has provided... read more →
Olivia Krall writes about the MC USA Archives' MEDA collection and a new donation of archival materials from Dan Sauder, grandson of MEDA founder, Erie Sauder. Olivia Krall is the... read more →
Rachel Ringenberg Miller uses her own experience to offer ideas to help congregations raise up the next generation of pastors from within. Rachel Ringenberg Miller serves as denominational minister for... read more →
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Martin Gunawan shares about his cultural heritage through his childhood in Indonesia and adult life in the United States. This... read more →
Lea la versión en inglés aquí. Veronica Horst has spent the past six months traveling the country and living on communal farms. One thing that all the farms they have... read more →
Brenda L. Yoder has found that the uncomplicated life of living in a rural Amish/Mennonite community has appeal for many people, due to the slower lifestyle and values that come... read more →
Carol Penner describes the history and work of the Together in Worship team. Together in Worship is a website that offers free worship resources in one convenient location. Carol Penner... read more →
Lea la versión en inglés aquí. Sara Gurulé shares her grief of climate change and how the systems of greed and power have affected the places she calls “home.” This... read more →
Despite feeling some discomfort with the Letter to the Hebrews and the idea of writing a commentary, Debra Bucher just released her Believers Church Bible Commentary on Hebrews. She shares... read more →
Sarah Augustine recounts a moment early in her time on the Yakama Indian Reservation, when she realized that children have an important place among the tribal community, not segregated from... read more →
After years of avoiding pastoral ministry, Jen Shenk felt a calling that she needed to say "yes" to. Her position as campus pastor officially began on Aug. 1, 2023, after... read more →
Amid the climate crisis, Douglas Day Kaufman finds wild, grounded hope in the gospel of all creatures — in the tiny Caddisfly larva and in the body of Christ. This... read more →
Jenna Liechty Martin identifies what makes camp such a special place for faith formation. This post is part of Mennonite Church USA’ Follow Jesus series, which highlights how individuals, congregations, conferences and... read more →
Having grown up in Texas, Hannah Koester felt distant from China — her birth country — and her cultural heritage. Her Mennonite faith has helped her feel safe to explore... read more →
Chris Meyer reflects on his passion for creation care, on behalf of Everence and his own family, reminding us how much we all have invested in caring for creation —... read more →