OUR GOAL IS TO RESOURCE LOCAL MB LEADERS AND CHURCHES

Empowering each local MB church to reach its full God-given ministry potential, within the framework of our Evangelical and Anabaptist distinctives.

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    19 March 2024 by usmb2
    Leadership Fuel
    USMB’s Leadership Fuel is a dynamic site containing curated resources for leaders like you who are passionate about developing new leaders for future ministry.

    On the Leadership Fuel site, you can discover and share recommended books, articles, videos and podcasts pertaining to leadership development....
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    15 September 2025 by usmb2
    Leadership Pipeline
    LeaderPipeline.net is a free resource hub designed to help churches launch and strengthen internship programs. With digital training, tools and mentorship support, we equip pastors and ministry leaders to raise up the next generation of leaders....
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  • Click here to learn more about our CORD ministry.

    CORD

    28 April 2023 by Lori Taylor (USMB), in USMB Now
    CORD
    Integrated Immigrant Ministries is now CORD...connecting, organizing, retooling ...
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The MB Story

Listen to the latest episode...

Agents of Reconciliation

LEAD Pods is a USMB podcast devoted to leadership development and spiritual growth. It's "the best of us to the rest of us." Hosted by Matt Ehresman.

EP. 143 - January 8, 2026

This week pastor and denominational leader Jesse Swiers reflects on reconciliation as a foundational Christian practice—and why it is often far more complex and painful than we expect. Drawing from Scripture, Anabaptist theology, and his own lived experience, Jesse explores the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, the role of community in peacemaking, and why reconciliation requires both humility and courage.

In the real world where we all lead, reconciliation may not always be fully possible, and separation may become necessary. Jesse speaks candidly about leading through denominational division, navigating theological disagreement with integrity, and remaining an agent of peace even in seasons marked by grief and loss. Throughout the episode, he offers practical wisdom for pastors and leaders seeking to pursue reconciliation faithfully, grounded in Scripture, shaped by community, and anchored in the reconciling work of Christ.

Listen here

RESOURCES

Partner

CORD

CORD. USMB is committed to partnering with immigrant congregations. In a world where more than 270 million people are on the move, migration provides an opportunity for our USMB family to consider the mission of the Church. Increasingly, the mission is on U.S. soil. The CORD acronym describes USMB’s partnership with immigrant churches:

  • Connecting immigrant churches to resources and other congregations within our MB family.
  • Organizing and assisting with establishing a stable place of worship.
  • Retooling through biblical training and educational resources centered around our USMB Confession of Faith.
  • Developing pastors and key leaders capable of shepherding a healthy church.

Click here for more information or contact Terry Hunt, CORD Committee chair.

Training

Leadership Pipeline

Leadership Pipeline identifies, invests in and empowers leaders for vocational ministry by providing members with paid ministry internships, free leadership training and connection with local internship possibilities.

Churches and other faith-based organization are also invited to join the Leadership Pipeline. Members will be connected with potential intern candidates and help to prepare for a successful internship experience.   Visit www.leaderpipeline.net to learn more.

Cohorts

LEAD Cohorts

LEAD Cohorts  are FREE online meeting places for small groups of MB pastors and leaders – or anyone interested in learning more about a specific topic or gathering with like-minded people.

The next session of LEAD Cohorts will begin this Fall. Watch your email inbox for registration and information in early June. Here is a list of the cohorts that will be offered, and more will be added soon. Online registration will be available. If you have additional questions, please email Janae Shafer.

Coaching

LEAD Coaching Program

LEAD Coaching is an intentional, ongoing life-on-life relationship that empowers the person being coached to realize their full potential, purpose, confidence, courage, joy and vocational accomplishment.

Trained coaches are skilled at listening, asking powerful questions, defining goals, helping you develop relevant action plans and providing the accountability and support for you to succeed.

Watch this short video, or click here for more information or to download the brochure.

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