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God’s Strength

As a parent of a 2 and 4.5 year old, I am exhausted most of the time. I’m sure I am not different than most parents. Children’s needs and emotions […]

Want the sheet music for the WDC Assembly theme song?

Doug and Jude Krehbiel have graciously made the sheet music available at no cost for Bound Together, our 2021 Annual Assembly theme song. Please let Kathy know if you’d like […]

Annual Assembly 2021: Weaving Stories of Faith throughout the Weekend

Stories of faith were woven through this year’s Annual Assembly weekend, both virtually and in-person. Michele Hershberger gave a powerful plea for us to continue to “pass the baton” of […]

Annual Assembly 2021 Videos

Do you want to share Assembly highlights with your congregation? Want to share a workshop video with your Faith Formation team or Sunday School? Didn’t get a chance to attend? […]

Helping Children Through Books

I’ve had children and books on my mind lately. More specifically the amazing way books can help children explore their feelings, deal with difficult emotions, and talk about hard things. […]

Take Time for Refreshment

Take Time for Refreshment In 2010, I went on a sabbatical that included a trip to worship with and stay at the London Mennonite Centre. As a pastor and a […]

Woven Into God’s Story

The theme of the upcoming WDC Annual Assembly, Woven into God’s Story, prompts me to ponder the significance of “warp” and “weft.” These are the two basic components of weaving. […]

God calls us to be followers of Jesus Christ…

God calls us to be followers of Jesus Christ and, by the power of the Holy Spirit, to grow as communities of grace, joy and peace, so that God’s healing and hope […]

Our Stories Are Stories of Faith

What do you think of when you hear about stories? Do you think about favorite stories that people in your family or congregation tell and retell? These stories are a […]

WDC Sprouts, June 29, 2021

WESTERN DISTRICT CONFERENCE SPROUTS June 29, 2021 A weekly communication for WDC Churches and Pastors WDC Executive Board, Commission, Committee and Task Force members Any content may be used in […]

Joy Mennonite Church, Oklahoma City OK

Based on the needs and desires of the pastoral candidate, Joy Mennonite Church has two options for pastoral leadership: a quarter-time option OR a half-time option. Job Description Please contact […]

WDC Sprouts, June 22, 2021

WESTERN DISTRICT CONFERENCE SPROUTS June 22, 2021 A weekly communication for WDC Churches and Pastors WDC Executive Board, Commission, Committee and Task Force members Any content may be used in […]

WDC Sprouts, June 15, 2021

WESTERN DISTRICT CONFERENCE SPROUTS June 15, 2021 A weekly communication for WDC Churches and Pastors WDC Executive Board, Commission, Committee and Task Force members Any content may be used in […]

WDC Sprouts, June 8, 2021

WESTERN DISTRICT CONFERENCE SPROUTS June 8, 2021 A weekly communication for WDC Churches and Pastors WDC Executive Board, Commission, Committee and Task Force members Any content may be used in […]

WDC Sprouts, June 1, 2021

WESTERN DISTRICT CONFERENCE SPROUTS June 1, 2021 A weekly communication for WDC Churches and Pastors WDC Executive Board, Commission, Committee and Task Force members Any content may be used in […]

WDC Sprouts, May 25, 2021

WESTERN DISTRICT CONFERENCE SPROUTS May 25, 2021 A weekly communication for WDC Churches and Pastors WDC Executive Board, Commission, Committee and Task Force members Any content may be used in […]

WDC Sprouts, May 18, 2021

WESTERN DISTRICT CONFERENCE SPROUTS May 18, 2021 A weekly communication for WDC Churches and Pastors WDC Executive Board, Commission, Committee and Task Force members Any content may be used in […]

WDC Sprouts, May 11, 2021

WESTERN DISTRICT CONFERENCE SPROUTS May 11, 2021 A weekly communication for WDC Churches and Pastors WDC Executive Board, Commission, Committee and Task Force members Any content may be used in […]

Perennial or Annual Ministries?

“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die;a time to plant, and a time […]

WDC Sprouts, May 4, 2021

WESTERN DISTRICT CONFERENCE SPROUTS May 4, 2021 A weekly communication for WDC Churches and Pastors WDC Executive Board, Commission, Committee and Task Force members Any content may be used in […]