Leah Hoffner began working as the Mennonite Church USA executive assistant earlier this month. By Jessica Griggs for Mennonite Church USA ELKHART, Ind. (Mennonite Church USA) — Mennonite Church USA... read more →
MC USA's Camille Dager shares highlights from "My Life Story," the autobiography of James Liu. The memoir is part of the MC USA Historical Archives' Mennonite World Conference collection. By... 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
As Epiphany approaches, Karla Stoltzfus Detweiler shares how her experience wandering in an unfamiliar place and pondering climate justice relates to the Magi's journey to find Jesus. Karla Stoltzfus Detweiler serves as the... read more →
H.A Penner explains the benefits of the Mennonite Church USA Church Peace Tax Fund, which offers an opportunity for Mennonites to redirect the portion of their taxes that would have... read more →
Karla Stoltzfus Detweiler reflects on how to respond to climate doom with resistance and resilience, after attending Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary's Rooted and Grounded conference. Karla Stoltzfus Detweiler serves as the climate justice... read more →
This blog post is in celebration of Epiphany, which is celebrated on Jan. 6 each year. Rev. Erica Lea-Simka (she/her/hers) is a graduate of San Jacinto College, Texas A&M University... read more →
Sherill Hostetter is a retired ordained minister, HR/member care director, spiritual director, coach and consultant. After serving in Nigeria, Swaziland and Pennsylvania, she now resides in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and is... read more →
Sarah Neher is the director of faith formation and congregational life at Rainbow Mennonite Church in Kansas City, Kansas. She holds a Bachelor of Science in biology education from McPherson... read more →