Growing in Faith Together

Enlarging our vision for being God's people!

• 12 pastors from MCEC
• Linked in cross-cultural pairs
• Bible Study, Worship, Prayer
• Learning together new ways to be the faithful church in our time, place, and cultural setting
• Discovering how Anabaptist-Mennonite distinctives draw us to a shared place
• Mentoring each other through mutual sharing of wisdom and experience, perspectives from different cultures
  

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In 2008, pastors from MCEC were paired with International Pastors for a two week enrichment and learning program through Mennonite Church Canada. A seed was planted during this time, and from it GiFT has grown. Hear some reflections below from participants in that experience:

• Hendrike Isert Bender, pastor at Nith Valley Mennonite Church, shares her experience, recognizing the value of meeting with MCEC pastors.
• Steve Schumm, former pastor at Hamilton Mennonite Church, reflects on what he could bring back to the congregation from his time with the exchange program.
• Bruce Sawatsky, pastor at Maple View Mennonite Church, ponders the value that he and his congregation experienced through an exchange program

Become Involved - Pray

• for the planners of this experience
• for those who have confirmed their participation
• for those who are still being asked to participate