Confession of Faith
Canadian Mennonite Brethren believe that the Bible, from Genesis 1 to Revelation 22, is telling the Triune God’s grand and beautiful story of redemption, healing, and renewal for all creation. Canadian Mennonite Brethren are part of an international Mennonite Brethren family who together share the following biblical-theological vision for what the Triune God has done, is doing, and will do in our world. The CCMBC Confession of Faith is our articulation of that vision.
Pastor Credentialing
The credentialing process is a key element in the formation of what we often describe as a “covenant relationship” with the provincial and national MB family. Credentialing establishes the foundation for mutual care and mutual obligations between the local leader and the provincial and national MB family. In credentialing, the leader commits to shared theological and ethical convictions as articulated in the MB Confession of Faith (1999; 2021), to shared mission, and to shared relationships of accountability and support.
MBCM Constitution
Lord, we humbly bring the words of this Constitution before You and we pray for the health of our denomination and conference of churches. While we understand that these words are written under the authority of government acts, we proclaim that our heart, soul, mind and strength are dedicated to You, and to Your service to bring You glory. Lord, please help all who seek guidance in this Constitution to deal with one another according to Your words in scripture under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Pastoral Transition Resources
Search
Pastor turnover is an experience that every church navigates. Ensuring that these transitions are accomplished with care and professionalism is critical to a church’s ongoing health. MBCM is committed to supporting our churches in these moments.
We have generated a guide for the search process and are available to join you in this process. Whether that’s a conversation with your search team or leadership group, please feel free to reach out during this time.
One practice that MBCM churches have grown to appreciate is that an MBCM staff member will interview a candidate in the discernment process. Please connect with us so that we can describe this process to you.
Ending Well
Regardless of how a pastor's time at your church comes to an end, there are details to process. Whether the ending is retirement, resignation or termination, we would value the opportunity to hear from you and support you through this process. Some endings are straightforward, but others are confusing and painful. We want to help you in these times.
Organizational Health
MBCM works to provide our churches with the resources they need to build healthy structures and systems within their churches and ministries.
Finance & Administration
Salary Grid 2024
Supplementary Unemployment Benefits (SUB) Plan
E-Transfer
Group Benefits Plan
Pension
Policies Your Church Needs
Pastoral Staff Employment Policy Template
Pastoral Staff Employment Agreement Template
“Must Have” Policies
Payroll Services
CCMBC Legacy Fund offers payroll services to MB churches, schools, and camps for a minimal fee of $8.50 per employee per pay period. Payroll is processed twice a month, on the 15th and last day of the month, via direct deposit. This can help your MB church, school, and/or camp save time while still being cost effective.