Upcoming Events
- Jan 19, 2019 – Jan 19, 2019
WDC Executive Board Meeting - Jan 31, 2019 – Jan 31, 2019
WDC Resource Commission Meeting - Feb 9, 2019 – Feb 10, 2019
Know Jesus
Hesston College, KS - Feb 15, 2019 – Feb 15, 2019
WDC Ministerial Leadership Commission Meeting - Mar 5, 2019 – Mar 5, 2019
WDC Stewardship Commission Meeting - Jul 26, 2019 – Jul 27, 2019
WDC Annual Assembly 2019
Bethel College, North Newton KS
- Jan 19, 2019 – Jan 19, 2019
Category Archives: WDC-Stories
WDC Sprouts, December 11, 2018
WESTERN DISTRICT CONFERENCE SPROUTS December 11, 2018 A weekly communication for WDC Churches and Pastors WDC Executive Board, Commission, Committee and Task Force members Any content may be used in bulletins and newsletters and forwarded to congregational leaders and members. … Continue reading →
82 Years of Growth
The Western District Conference Resource Library started in 1936 with three bookshelves and mostly German-language materials. We now have over 12,500 books, DVDs, and other materials (have you seen the Bible board games?) available for checkout in two locations. You … Continue reading →
Count the Ways
“How do I love thee? Let me count the ways… “ These words from a famous love poem by Elizabeth Barrett Browning come to mind as I think about Western District Conference in this season of giving and gratitude! Let … Continue reading →
Year of Evangelism
“Can I be baptized here?” a newcomer asked on visiting Beatrice (NE) Mennonite Church (BMC) for the first time. Her question was an act of wondering as she imagined herself becoming part of this faith community. Pastor Tim Amor has … Continue reading →
Missional Communities of Peace Church Planting Retreat
A retreat in Dallas, TX, July 13-15, gathered WDC Church Planting Commission members, church planters, other leaders and guests seeking to proclaim the kingdom of God by planting missional communities of peace. The theme Missional Communities of Peace emphasized the … Continue reading →
Mustard Seed Grant Update
In April, the WDC Resource Commission offered Mustard Seed Grants to resource congregations as they share the good news of Jesus in creative ways. Here’s a snapshot of how grants were used by congregations: West Zion Mennonite Church, Moundridge, KS, … Continue reading →
WDC Annual Assembly – Lots of Take-homes!
If you have ever attended a professional convention, you come home with a load of “swag,” free stuff that advertises other stuff. You also attend a bunch of workshops and network with colleagues who have similar interests. This year’s Western … Continue reading →
Introducing Beth Yoder—WDC’s new Business Manager
My husband Caleb and I moved to Kansas from Iowa in January 2017, and he began serving on the pastoral team at Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church in Goessel. Then, on February 25, 2017, our first child, Austin, was born. We have … Continue reading →
Aposento Alto, Worship Afresh
It has been said that traditional methods for church growth are no longer applicable to today’s reality. These church activities are aimed at church people and do not necessarily include reaching out to the unchurched. So, the church must think … Continue reading →
Burning Hearts
WDC Annual Assembly will be a “back to the future” experience. This yearly gathering of the churches and people of Western District Conference is for resourcing, renewal, and reconnecting with each other and God. On July 27-28, we will bring … Continue reading →