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Monday, June 2, 2025 at 7 pm ET on Zoom

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Join Michael Danner, associate executive director for Church Vitality, and Nancy Kauffmann, interim denominational minister of Church Safety, as they orient participants to the updated abuse prevention and accountability policies of Mennonite Church USA. These policies have been revised from the 2016 Ministerial Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures. They will also discuss the updated misconduct process, including a new administrative structure and key additions to the policy. Intérprete al español disponible.

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Orienting With the Word: Applications due July 1! Ready to read Scripture “as if your life depends on it”? This free five-month program of Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary’s Faith Formation Collaborative builds community and biblical competency through Bible study. Each participating congregation designates a small group to join with others in a Bible study practice that involves wrestling, wondering and worship with the biblical text. Cohort One runs Aug. 1 – Dec. 21; congregations should apply by July 1. Find us at Follow Jesus ’25! More information

Journey: A Missional Leadership Development Program: Encourage someone you know who has gifts for ministry to check out this distance-friendly undergraduate-level program of Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary! Journey helps participants nurture their leadership abilities, grow in spiritual practices, and deepen their understanding of Anabaptist theology and ministry with the guidance of a dedicated pastoral mentor and experienced facilitators. The Fall 2025 cohort begins Sept. 5; those who apply by July 9 can save $100! For more information, visit ambs.edu/journey, or contact Joanne Gallardo at joanne@im.mennonite.net or 574-534-4006.

Celebrate Conference Sunday: Worship materials and a recorded sermon are available for your June 15 worship service (or another Sunday that fits your worship schedule). These resources invite congregations to engage in the Summer Fest worship themes: I Corinthians 13:7-8a, Love Has No Borders. They also offer support to pastors and worship leaders who will be at Summer Fest on June 13-14. Find the resources here.

weGive Week – June 16-20: In the week following Summer Fest, IMMC will celebrate the generosity of individual members like you who help us close the gap! While the majority of our income comes from congregations, we could not do all that we do without the contributions of individuals as well. weGive is our donor group that helps to sustain the work and ministry of IMMC and we are currently working to grow this group. We invite you to join us! Watch your inbox for more info June 16-20.

Mennonite Mission NetworkTraining and Resources Facilitator: Build vibrant, missional congregations! This full-time role based in Elkhart, IN, or Newton, KS offices; remotely; or hybrid, will support church planting within Mennonite Church USA by developing leaders, training, coaching, and weaving networks for new and existing missional congregations. For more information and to apply, visit MennoniteMission.net/Employment.

Mennonite Mission Network – Regional Director for Latin America: Answer the call to guide Mission Network’s ministries across Latin America. This full-time position based in Elkhart, IN, or Newton, KS offices; remotely; or hybrid, will challenge you to forge partnerships, shape innovative mission strategies, and uplift international service workers. For more information and to apply, visit MennoniteMission.net/Employment.

Mennonite Church USA – Archivist Coordinator for the Elkhart office: The Coordinator oversees the accessioning, arrangement, description and preservation of permanent records for MC USA in textual, photographic, audiovisual, micrographic and multimedia formats. In addition, the Archives Coordinator appraises, acquires and maintains the archival collections of individuals and institutions closely associated with MC USA. Must be self-motivated and organized. Preferred a degree in Library Sciences or History. FTE: .75-1.0; Location: Elkhart, Indiana. View the job description here. We are committed to diversity among staff and welcome people of diverse backgrounds and abilities to apply. To request an application form, contact HR@MennoniteUSA.org or call 574-523-3027.

Mennonite Education Agency lists openings throughout Mennonite-affiliated schools on their employment page.

Explore pastoral opportunities in Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference and beyond on MC USA’s Pastoral Openings list.