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- Barna Group estimates that about 70 percent of students entering college as Christians will leave with little to no faith. I don’t know about you, but that stirs a desire in me to help my kids develop a deep faith now that they won’t be likely to abandon when they leave home. The big question […]
- The Evangelical Church of the Mennonite Brethren of Angola (Igreja Evangelica dos Irmaos em Angola, IEIMA) works for the transformation of the community in nine of the 18 provinces with headquarters in Luanda, the capital city of Angola. There are 118 churches, mostly in the central and northern parts of the country, with around 15,000 […]
- CORRECTION: An earlier version of this article incorrectly referred to Ridgepoint’s church plant prospectus. In March 1943, 19 charter members organized First MB Church—now Ridgepoint Church—in Wichita, Kansas. Today, the 1,000-member congregation is birthing a church plant, SouthLife Church, in South Wichita. “Very few churches beyond 15- or 20-years old plant a campus or launch […]
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- Church Multiplication
- Church planting continues to be a crucial area of ministry for USMB. Studies show churches are the most effective way to bring more people into the family of God. Partnering with local churches, districts, USMB and Multiply to plant churches, is not just a good thing to do, we must do it.Read More
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- USMB is actively involved in helping provide our churches with dynamic ideas, resources and programs for encouraging people to become fully-devoted followers of Jesus. Jesus said, “Go and make disciples….” We strive to facilitate that profound command. READ MORE about Disciple-making.Read More
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- USMB’s leadership development strategy stems from the real need to actively develop more leaders within the local church who are living on mission in the workplace and in their communities and to fulfill the demand for additional pastors, church planters and missionaries. READ MORE about Leadership Development opportunities.Read More
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Brian Harris
Brian comes to us in his new district minister position after serving at as the USMB church planting mobilizer for 18 months. Prior to that, Brian served as the lead pastor at Pine Acres MB Church in Weatherford, Oklahoma, for nearly 18 years. Since being in Oklahoma, Brian has served on the SDC church planting board (CEEC). Brian and his wife, Stephanie, have two grown daughters, Reagan and Macie. Brian has a newfound hobby of running and loves his Brooks Aurora BL jogging shoes. More importantly, Brian is excited to serve the SDC family. In 2 Chronicles 20:12 Jehoshaphat said, “We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.” I want to take that posture as I look to Jesus for guidance. You can reach Brian at brian@sdcmb.org.
Russ Claassen
Russ has a passion for Jesus and ministry to youth and youth workers. He shares a deep love for his wife, Chandelle, and their two sons, Samuel and Dellen. As the Southern District Youth Minister, he has the privilege of encouraging, training, resourcing and navigating life with teenagers, parents and youth workers of our district. He has a special enthusiasm for youth camps and conferences. He earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Tabor College in 1994 and a master’s degree in youth and family ministry from Denver Seminary in 1999. Russ has over 20 years of experience working with youth and families in the church and camp ministry settings. You can contact Russ by e-mail at russc@sdcmb.org.
Amber Harshbarger
Amber is the Administrative Assistant and Treasurer for the Southern District Conference. She has a Bachelor's degree in music from Friends University, and loves to play the French horn and sing. Amber has been married to her husband, Kary, for over 20 years, and they have three children. The opportunity to further the ministry of the Gospel through her daily work is something that she treasures. Amber is busy outside of work managing her home and family, but sometimes finds time to enjoy sewing and crafting, reading, and playing board games. She lives with her family in Wichita, along with the world’s greatest cat, a Burmese named Tetra. You can contact Amber at office@sdcmb.org.
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