Articles : Byron Rempel-Burkholder
June 11, 2012 issue
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Photo by Merle Good/MWC
MWC leaders strengthen connections in global body
BASEL, Switzerland — Anabaptist historical and theological roots were a strong undercurrent for the triennial gathering of the Mennonite World Conference General Council May 20-26 at the St. Chrischona Conference Centre near Basel.
The venue’s symbolism loomed large. Basel was a crossroads for persecuted and migrating early Anabaptists, and for a century and a half Mennonites and other theological heirs of the Anabaptists have come here for training in ministry.
May 23, 2011 issue
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Concerns of South rise to top for MWC
TAIPEI, Taiwan — The rise of Anabaptist-related churches in the global South is becoming much more than a matter of membership. At a meeting of the Mennonite World Conference Executive Committee May 4-10, actions on staffing and structures reflected that growth.
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Harrisburg is 2015 MWC assembly site
TAIPEI, Taiwan — With eyes wide open about the visa challenges faced by international participants, especially youth, the Executive Committee of Mennonite World Conference agreed May 9 to hold the next global assembly in July or August 2015 in Harrisburg, Pa.
May 16, 2011 issue
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MWC appoints first general secretary from global South
TAIPEI, Taiwan — For the first time, a leader from the global South will become general secretary of Mennonite World Conference.
Nov. 8, 2010 issue
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MWC puts carbon tax on its air travel
STRASBOURG, France — In recognition of the environmental impact of their global work, Mennonite World Conference staff and executive committee members are imposing a simple surcharge on themselves for each mile they travel by air.
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Evangelism gathering reflects changing global church
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The Third Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization included themes Anabaptists often emphasize, such as reconciliation and justice.
Nov. 1, 2010 issue
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Central Americans reflect on ethics
SAN MARCOS, Nicaragua — Ethics and commitment were the focus of a recent Central American theological consultation.
Aug. 2, 2010 issue
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Lutherans, Anabaptists reconcile
STUTTGART, Germany — Representatives of 70 million Lutherans around the world asked forgiveness July 22 for the violent persecution of Anabaptists in the 16th century.
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Chileans rebuild, witness in months after quake
In the five months since a devastating earthquake, Mennonite churches in Chile have engaged in mutual aid and witness.
July 5, 2010 issue
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Lutherans to heal centuries-old ‘wound’
Lutherans from around the world will seek a historic reconciliation with Mennonites and other Christians of the Anabaptist tradition.
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