Board of Resources Ministries
Like No Other
Resource Ministries/Kindred Productions
Board Members
Lorlie Barkman, Chair
(Winnipeg, Man.)
Canada, 1997
Loretta Jost, Vice-Chair
(Aurora, Neb.)
U.S., 1997
Gareth Goossen, Secretary
(Kitchener, Ont.)
At large, 1997
Wilma Derksen
(Winnipeg, Man.)
Canada, 1999
Bob Rempel (resigned)
(Kitchener, Ont.)
Canada, 1999
Loren Kroeker
(San Jose, Calif.)
U.S., 1999
John Warkentin
(Dinuba, Calif.)
U.S., 1999
Ron Martens
(St. Catharines, Ont.)
Board of Trustees
David Wiebe
(Winnipeg, Man.)
Canadian Conference Christian Education Ministries
Kathy Heinrichs Wiest
(Kingsburg, Calif.)
U.S. Board of Communications
Gordon Janzen
Appointed, 1997
Staff
Michael Dick
Executive Secretary
Marilyn Hudson
Manager, Kindred Productions
M I S S I O N S T A T E M E N T
1. To produce, promote, and distribute resources:
- that challenge people to a life of discipleship under the Lordship of Jesus Christ;
- that will enhance the varied ministries of our churches; and
- that uniquely reflect our Confession of Faith.
2. To function as a coordinating link between the boards and agencies of the various levels of our conference in matters of resource development and communication.
3. To encourage and enable individuals in the MB community to express their gifts in developing resources for use in our churches.
Faith Family Focus Curriculum
MB Core Value Studies
Four lessons per unit
Adult units
On the Shoulders of Giants
A Group Study of our Faith Heritage by Marvin Hein
With the Arms of the Father
A Group Study in Restoring Relationships by Robert Rempel
A Heart for the World
A Group Study in God s Mission by Phyllis Martens
Youth Units
Rocking the World
An Interactive Study of our Faith Heritage By Gayle Goossen
Cross Walkers
An Interactive Study in Restoring Relationships by Philip Wiebe
For Christ's Sake
An Interactive Study in God's Mission by Edith Granholm
Children s Curriculum
Jubilee: God's Good News
Cooperative user and distributer
69 churches currently using Jubilee
Salvation Story
A tool to introduce children to salvation in Jesus
Quarterly Publications
MB Bible Study Guide
Adult Sunday School Curriculum
Rejoice!
Daily Devotional Readings and Prayer Guide
Luminaire Studies
Lay level commentary series
Latest Release:
Authentic Living: Bringing Belief and Lifestyle Together
Studies in James by Herb Kopp
Distributor for NavPress
General Conference Brochure
Planner Directory
Confession of Faith
Canadian BFL
Faith & Life Pamphlet Series
Historical Commission
Russians, North Americans and Telugus by Peter Penner
Comanche and Mennonites on the Oklahoma Plains: A.J. & Magdalena Becker and the Post Oak Mission by Marvin Kroeker
Only the Sword of the Spirit by Jacob A. Loewen and Wesley J. Prieb
The MB Conference in Russia by Abe Dueck
All Are Witnesses
A Collection of Sermons by Mennonite Brethren Women edited by Delores Friesen
Saints, Sinners & Angels
Stories of People, Images of God by Dan Unrau
More Than Music--CD, Cassette and Songbook
A Collection of Worship Songs by Mennonite Brethren songwriters/composers
Projected Publications 1997-1998
Children s Book Topper's Very Best Hat by Pat Verbal
A Book on Men's Issues (Title to be announced) by Philip Wiebe
Luminaire Studies
Studies in the Book of John by Ray Bystrom
Youth Membership Manual
Church Leadership Handbook
Spanish Confession of Faith
Faith Family Focus Curriculum
(Youth and Adult Tracks)
The Nature of the Church
Spiritual Renewal
RECOMMENDATION
That Marilyn Hudson be reappointed for a four-year term as Manager of Kindred Productions, effective August 1, 1997.
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