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THE SPIDER WEB OF SCRIPTURE AND POLITICS

A cartoon of years ago pictured a man seated in a pastor’s office. The pastor looked at him and said, “Give up your life of crime. Quit politics.” The Bible is the inspired Word of God; it is also a library of books written across many years in varied cultures, countries, and political contexts—which affects what political lessons we can take from it today.

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THE WGM, LATIN AMERICA, AND THE ORIENT

Without the Western Gospel Mission movement, the EMC would not be as welcoming as it is today. It was one of the most significant periods in EMC church history (1946-1961).

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WHY A CONFERENCE OF CHURCHES?

Why do we have a Conference of churches? Some say it’s because of missions; we work together to make disciples and plant churches. Some pastors, missionaries, and evangelists emphasize this. Yet, at best, it’s only partly right. We are a conference because of Jesus—a person, not a task.

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VOLUNTEERS AND WILLIAM BOOTH

The EMC, within local churches and wider, would not exist without volunteers, Christians who serve without being financially paid. Our conference’s local, national, and international activities depend on volunteers. The EMC has five boards and more committees with many volunteers.

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THE RECONCILING WONDER OF OUR FAITH

Recently EMC, CMC, and EMMC representatives were asked at an SBC chapel panel discussion: why be part of a denomination? They responded.

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THE FINE PRINT

Christian: I want to join your church.

EMC Minister: Great. Have you been baptized upon your faith in Jesus?

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NOW THAT PURE IS OVER, WHAT’S THE VERDICT?

The CBC six-part drama series PURE, about a Mennonite pastor dealing with drug-running within his congregation, is over. What’s the verdict?

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THE LAYERS OF THE EMC

What is the EMC? “The EMC is a movement of people advancing Christ’s kingdom culture as we live, reach, gather, and teach” (EMC Vision Statement). This is a fine statement.

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ARE YOU WATCHING PURE?

In case you’ve missed it so far, the six-part CBC drama series PURE set in Canada focuses on a Mennonite minister dealing with drug-running within his community.