Editorial - Richard Kauffman
Features
God's passion—and ours
by Kenda Creasy Dean
Only one passion is utterly trustworthy, and that is the passion
of God
that led to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Sidebar: A faith to die for
What moves us
an interview with John Hershberger
Our emotions represent energy—our passion about what is important
to us.
Congregational profile: Home away from home
by Doreen Martens
Indonesian immigrants in California have learned much from North American
Mennonites about discipleship and peacemaking, but they wish the rest
of us would be more passionate about our faith.
Sidebar: From black magic to Mennonite charismatic
Leader profile: Surprised by opportunites
by Kira Olfert
Carolyn Vis has learned from experience that God calls us in areas we
least expect.
The life force of our witness
by J. Nelson Kraybill
Because Jesus disarmed sin and death through the cross, those who experience
the power of his resurrection are willing to take risks and live their
faith with abandon.
Leader profile: Out of Africa
by Ferne Burkhardt
Through the incredible oneness he experienced in the diversity at Mennonite
World Conference, Gary Harder learned to be less fearful of diversity
in his congregation back in Toronto.
Departments
Editorial
Pastoring God’s People – Rekindling the fire
by Keith Harder
Forming Faith – Passionate leadership
by Andy Brubacher Kaethler
Guiding Worship – Passion within compassion
by Wendy J. Miller
Tending Body Life – When people act like jerks
by Arthur Boers
Managing the Church – Putting soul in your committee
by Jason Kuniholm
Pondering the Word – Marvelous in our eyes
Mary H. Schertz reflects on the Lenten texts
Leader Tips: Discover your type; Anxiety reducer;
Energy test
Snapshots: To lead with diligence, by Dennis D. Gingerich;
The bishop without a bicycle, by Jonathan Larson
Worship Resources: Lent 2005
Introduction; guidelines; reproducible resources
Resources for leaders