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- During Jesus’ ministry on earth, tables—and the meals shared around them—were an important part of his school of discipleship. Professor and author Robert Karris writes, “In Luke’s Gospel, Jesus is either going to a meal, at a meal or coming from a meal.” New Testament scholar N. T. Wright says, “When Jesus himself wanted to explain to his disciples what his forthcoming death was all about, he didn’t give them a theory, he gave them a meal.” When Jesus invites his followers to the table, the meal is open to all—men and women, slave and free, Jew and Greek. Jesus’ […]
- Every human sees the world through their own unique and distinct cultural lens. But what does that mean? What is a cultural lens and how does that affect how we interact with our neighbors and our brothers and sisters in the faith? How do I know what my own cultural lens is and how it differs from others? How can we as a USMB family seek to understand each other better when our cultural lenses are very different? There is a significant cue in what John encounters in Revelation 7 and the implications that come out of it. After John […]
- With 30 churches and almost 10,000 members in three countries, Grace Tabernacle Ministries (GTM) has grown significantly since its humble beginning in Kenya with seven Congolese refugees in 2009. Founding pastor Emmanuel Musinga, who now pastors in Indianapolis, Indiana, borrowed $300 from a former primary school teacher to build a roof for the fledgling church. “The Bible says, ‘Don’t despise the small beginnings,’” Musinga says. “Just listen to the voice of God, and follow the passion that God has given to you.” Musinga’s passion is for church planting, leadership development and children’s education, and today, the church he founded has […]
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About The Youth Commission
The SDC Youth Commission is probably one of the most active commission in the Southern District. Their mission and mandate is to see young people experience a genuine faith in Jesus Christ through resourcing local church youth programs with summer camp experiences, annual high school and junior high youth conventions, and other events. The annual SDYC, Southern District Youth Conference, is one of the largest multi-church gatherings of any Mennonite Brethren group in the United States, bringing together over 500 youth and sponsors for inspiration and faith development. Russ Claassen serves as the District Youth Minister (DYM). Russ’ task as DYM is to coordinate the ministries of Youth Commission and help network and build relationships among the district youth pastors and leaders.
- Sara Jo Waldron, Chair, Hillsboro, KS (Hillsboro MB Church)
- Anna Clausen, Wichita, KS (Lighthouse Church)
- Sean Estes, Corn, OK (Corn MB Church)
- Kyle Goings, Wichita, KS (First MB Church)
- Kevin Larson, Hillsboro, KS (Tabor College)
- Jared Menard, Hesston, KS (Hesston MB Church)
- Dustin Mulkey, Hays, KS (North Oak Community Church)
- Russ Claassen, Ex-officio, District Youth Minister (Koerner Heights Church)
- Lisa Decker, Ex-officio, Youth Treasurer (Hesston MB Church)
Contact Youth Commission at sdyc@sdcmb.org. Contact Russ at russc@sdcmb.org. Contact Youth Treasurer at yctreasurer@sdcmb.org.
SDYC
What: Our annual fall youth conference for senior high students
Where: Various SDC churches
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JHYC
What: Our annual youth conference for senior junior students (6-8 grades)
Where: Various SDC churches
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Three Summer Camps!
Senior High Camp at Horn Creek Camp in Westcliffe, CO
Junior High Camp at Sky Ranch Camp in Quapaw, OK
Kids Camp at Tabor College, Hillsboro, KS
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