Table of Contents: Spring 2005
Editorial - Richard Kauffman
Features
Wondering where the lions are
by Don Friesen
What does it mean to be a prophetic community in a capital city?
Ottawa Mennonite Church promotes God’s shalom through a long and
steady approach.
Conversations around the buzz saw
by Dorothy Nickel Friesen
Five leaders from Kansas explore what it means to be “prophetic.”
Thinking biblically about politics
by Ronald J. Sider
Congregational leaders can and should guide their people in politicalengagement.
But they need to do the hard work of shaping a biblical worldview and analyzing
the real issues.
Reading the times
by Len Friesen
Anabaptists need to know their culture if they are to stand for clear
alternative values. Friesen helps us consider key traits of North American society.
Leader profile: Footprints of shalom
by Delphine Martin
Iris and Leo de Leon Hartshorn share insights from their long experience
as advocates for justice and racial reconciliation.
Departments
Editorial
Pastoring God’s People – Can pastors be prophets?
by James M. Lapp
Guiding Worship – Prayer that touches the earth
by Carol Penner
Forming Faith – Prophetic church, prophetic children
by Gwen Gustafson-Zook
Tending Body Life – Let young adults live on the
edge
by Mark Diller Harder
Managing the Church – Nehemiah and prophetic administration
by Jeff Wright
Engaging the World – Scratch where it itches
by Byron Rempel-Burkholder
Pondering the Word – For God’s own people
Daniel Hertzler reflects on the 1 Peter texts for the Easter season
Snapshots: Hair show competes with air show; Global link teaches small congregation about justice; Peace witness means hard work in local relationship; Speaking out with a shaky voice.
Worship Resources: Easter to Pentecost 2005
Introduction and guidelines; reproducible resources
Resources for leaders