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Articles : Byron Rempel-Burkholder

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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.

Setting the tone was the appointment of César García of Colombia as general secretary-elect, to take over the role from Larry Miller on Jan. 1, 2012.
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.

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.

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.
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.

Central Americans reflect on ethics

SAN MARCOS, Nicaragua — Ethics and commitment were the focus of a recent Central American theological consultation.

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.
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.

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.

Devotional magazine to get a new design, features

WATERLOO, Ont. — The inter- Mennonite devotional magazine Rejoice! will launch a new design this fall featuring photos on the cover, a new logo, a larger typeface and more pages for inspirational stories and poetry.