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Urban Connections
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Regina Shands Stoltzfus On our street: Together growing into maturity - Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Us? Leaders? Sometimes we're no more than 12-year-old kids. [ Full Story ]

Megan M. Ramer (left) and Paul Horst during an immigration march Once periphery-bound, a push led to pastorate - Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Megan Ramer could tell the story of her emerging call a million different ways. And each would be true. This version stars a medium-sized urban congregation on the West coast, guided by a wise and inspired minister, sustained by a hearty cache of lay gifts and energies, empowered by the Holy Spirit of life, compassion and justice. [ Full Story ]

Hugo Saucedo Development takes right people at right time - Wednesday, July 16, 2008

It took hospitality and trust to push Hugo Saucedo out of his comfortable place and into positions of leadership. Now, Saucedo writes, it is up to the church to provide that same level of welcoming and faith to the next generation of leaders. [ Full Story ]

Jeff Wright Spiritual leaders are formed by the Spirit - Wednesday, July 16, 2008

A person of prayer. A student of scripture. A decision-maker. A disciple-maker. These are the qualities of authentic, long-haul, life-time ministry. But attaining those qualities is not easy. The process involves hard work. [ Full Story ]

Tools will help leaders grow - Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Do you want help identifying leaders in your community and helping them grow? Urban leaders and Mennonite Mission Network staff members offer the following leadership development tools and resources. [ Full Story ]
 

Tips: How to grow our next leaders - Wednesday, July 16, 2008
To grow the Mennonite church, congregations must first work to grow leaders. Current leaders offer tips on how to identify and develop the church's next generation. [ Full Story ]
 

Registration open for October Urban Leaders Network gathering - Wednesday, July 16, 2008

The October Urban Leaders Network meeting will help urban practitioners break through structures of hierarchical power that can impede ministry. [ Full Story ]

Urban briefs: News from your street - Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Leadership development news from across the church. [ Full Story ]
 

Letters to the editor - Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Readers respond to the Urban Connections issue on small churches. [ Full Story ]
 

Move brings new connections for DOOR - Wednesday, July 16, 2008
A stressful change in location turned out to be a testimony to the power of prayer for the DOOR (Discovering Opportunities for Outreach and Reflection) program in Miami. [ Full Story ] PHOTOS AVAILABLE
 

Osama Al-Salami Iraqi seeks asylum; finds refuge among Mennonites - Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Osama Al-Salami, an Iraqi who came to Washington, D.C. seeking asylum, found a home among Mennonites with the help of MVSer Amelia Brandt and the International Guest House. [ Full Story ] PHOTOS AVAILABLE

Nora Iwarat (right) and Andy Wade. Ongoing leader supported in Hong Kong - Wednesday, July 16, 2008

As North American workers prepare to leave Hong Kong, others are comfortably assuming leadership roles in local churches and outreaches. [ Full Story ] PHOTOS AVAILABLE

Matt Yoder and Kate Harnish Burglary brings freedom - Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Matt Yoder's birthday present was a burgled apartment. But instead of bemoaning the loss of his things, the MVS participant is celebrating freedom and responding in love. [ Full Story ] PHOTOS AVAILABLE

Tammy Collier and Heidi Willems MVSer helps women journey to motherhood - Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Guadalupe Home provides a safe space for women expecting or raising a baby to develop mothering skills and gain self-confidence. Mennonite Voluntary Service participant Heidi Willems walks alongside these women on their journey. [ Full Story ] PHOTOS AVAILABLE

Rebecca Drooger and Warner H. Wilson Jr. at Christ House MVS collaboration aids detained man - Wednesday, July 16, 2008

For Rebecca Drooger and Bradley Jenkins, dinner at the MVS house turned into more than a time for personal fellowship. It meant the difference between a life ended in care or neglect for one detained immigrant. [ Full Story ] PHOTOS AVAILABLE
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