Articles : June 2, 2008
Editorial
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Progress for women in ministry
The Lancaster Mennonite Conference bishops’ decision to cut through the knot of conflict over women’s ordination is a welcome step for gender equality and healthy church relationships.
Feature
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Hesston College pastoral graduate says God saved him
HESSTON, Kan. — John Thomas admits he should have had health problems from years of doing drugs.
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Magazine compiles ‘Essential History Reading List’
GOSHEN, Ind. — Mennonite church, college and historical libraries have shelves filled with books about the history of the faith. Choosing which ones to read can be a daunting task.
News
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MCC helps families of Iowa plant raid
Mennonite Central Committee’s Central States office is responding to a May 12 Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid at Agriprocessors meatpacking plant in Postville, Iowa.
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EMU celebrates 20 years of youthful music making
HARRISONBURG, Va. — Outside, the rain poured and the thunder crackled.
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Bethel graduation colorful, outdoors
NORTH NEWTON, Kan. — Bethel College’s 115th commencement was the most colorful in recent memory.
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Believers Church Conference to meet
WINNIPEG, Man. — Is there a future for denominations? Does it matter if Christians belong to a church?
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AMBS New Testament professor retires
ELKHART, Ind. — Jacob W. Elias, professor of New Testament, was honored by faculty, staff and students May 10 as he retires from 31 years of teaching at Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary.
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Quake casts China in new light
BEIJING — In an unexpected silver lining to the tragic Sichuan earthquake, China’s international image has enjoyed dramatic improvement as people around the world react with sympathy for the victims and admiration for Beijing’s immediate response.
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130 graduate from Tabor
HILLSBORO, Kan. — Carillon bells resounded May 24 for 130 members of Tabor College’s 98th graduating class.
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