- Feb 19, 2019 – WDC Church Planting Commission Meeting
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- Feb 19, 2019 – WDC Church Planting Commission Meeting
Upcoming Events
- Feb 19, 2019 – Feb 19, 2019
WDC Church Planting Commission Meeting - Mar 5, 2019 – Mar 5, 2019
WDC Stewardship Commission Meeting - Apr 1, 2019 – Apr 1, 2019
Healthy Boundaries 101 Training, Part 1
(Training by Zoom video conference) 6:00 pm - Apr 2, 2019 – Apr 2, 2019
Healthy Boundaries 101 Training, Part 2
(Training by Zoom video conference) 6:00 pm - Apr 8, 2019 – Apr 10, 2019
Who cares about climate change? Pastoral responses to denial and despair
Camp Mennoscah - Apr 27, 2019 – Apr 27, 2019
WDC Executive Board meeting - May 2, 2019 – May 2, 2019
WDC Resource Commission meeting - Jul 26, 2019 – Jul 27, 2019
WDC Annual Assembly 2019
Bethel College, North Newton KS - Sep 14, 2019 – Sep 14, 2019
WDC Reference Council
- Feb 19, 2019 – Feb 19, 2019
Category Archives: WDC-Stories
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 →
Resources for Everyone: New Texas Library “Branch”
By Jennie Wintermote, Resource Library Director, with Sandra Montes-Martinez, Administrative Assistant (Texas) With an increasing number of Spanish-speaking WDC congregations (mostly) located in Texas, many with bi-vocational pastors and church planters, we recognize that accessing the books, DVDs, curriculum, and … Continue reading →