There’s value to being part of a specific denominational conference. It provides opportunity for support and accountability between many churches that hold the same beliefs and understanding. We hear stories of churches sharing building space with other denominations or even shared events, but we don’t…
Manitoba’s 2022 Assembly was our first in-person Assembly since 2020. It was good to be able to gather together, as well as provide an online zoom experience for those that were unable to attend in person. Friday afternoon began with opportunities for people to experience…
Winnipeg’s North end, where Steven J. Klassen works as a pastor, has a variety of ethnicities and cultures that make the community vibrant. The community has much to offer but lacks enough opportunity for people to work and contribute. “The amount of cultural diversity in…
“We hit the water and we canoed,” Shannon Wiebe recounts warmly. “It was probably one of my absolute favourite things in eight years of full-time ministry that I’ve done.” Wiebe is the youth pastor at Boissevain MB Church and has been exploring new ways of…
We are hosting a Town Hall Meeting October 27 at 7 pm online to introduce and discuss the review teams recommended changes to the MBCM Constitution.
You know, this is my third career. I was a physiotherapist and then a pastor, and now a professor. I realized some years ago that it didn’t matter what work I was doing; I always shifted towards the education side of things.
Lately, I’ve been focused on John 13 and finding encouragement and hope in the way Jesus loves his disciples. First, even in the midst of a chaotic feeling of knowing that death and suffering are imminent, he chooses to sit and have dinner with those he loves, even those who he knows will betray him. He then decides to serve them by washing their feet.
This is almost the half-year anniversary for me in my role with MBCM as provincial director. It has been a privilege to begin journeying with you. This summer, I had the opportunity to connect with Pastor Walter & Kelby from Steinbach MB. Partway through a…
What are you reading right now?Our supper and study group is going through the Gospel of Luke right now. I just finished re-reading Faithful Presence by David Fitch. Starting to read The first 90 days, by Michael Watkins (because it is my first 90 days ? ) Also,…
What are you reading right now?Under the Predictable Plant – Eugene Peterson & Beyond Incarceration: Safety and True Criminal Justice – Paul Mallea If you could pick up a new skill in an instant what would it be?Juggling Anything. Public Speaking. Song Writing Who’s someone…
What are you reading right now?
Under the Predictable Plant – Eugene Peterson & Beyond Incarceration: Safety and True Criminal Justice – Paul Mallea
If you could pick up a new skill in an instant what would it be?
Juggling Anything. Public Speaking. Song Writing
Who’s someone you really admire?
Matte Downey for her love of theology and justice and for her eccentric behaviour and Greta Thunberg for her courage to call us out of our apathy.
Got any favorite quotes?
“People say that nothing is impossible, but I do nothing everyday. Doing nothing often leads to the very best of something.” – Winnie the Pooh
What was your favorite band 10 years ago?
Bob Dylan, Ryan Adams, James Taylor,
What’s something you want to do in the next year that you’ve never done before?
Paraglide!
What’s your favorite place you’ve ever visited?
A little island in Dogtooth Lake, Ontario & a small field of milkweed along the Assiniboine River.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever heard?
Go slower.
How do you like your eggs?
Over easy or poached medium
What’s your favorite breakfast cereal?
Sugar Crisp or maybe Fruit Loops
Contact Info: amanda@mbcm.ca / 204-654-5779
