CONCORD MINI-CONVENTION

Another look at the federation proposal

On the Wednesday evening prior to the Canadian MB Conference convention, Concord College called a mini-convention for delegates from Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. About 100 people were present, although about a third to a quarter of that number were Concord staff, board members or students.

The student summer ministry team, Vision Team, led in worship. President Jim Pankratz described 1995-96 as a good year, a year of challenges and a year of unexpected strengths.

Then, Board chair Al Doerksen, Board member Art DeFehr, Canadian Mennonite Bible College president John Neufeld and Menno Simons College president George Richert outlined the draft proposal for a Mennonite university federation involving Concord, CMBC and Menno Simons College. About half an hour was allowed for discussion of the proposal, but no recommendations were presented for decision.

On Saturday afternoon, an alumni homecoming celebration was held for former students of Concord and of its predecessor, Mennonite Brethren Bible College.

JC

(Note: Further information on the proposed federation will be presented in a later issue of the Herald.)

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