The Canadian Conference of MB Churches (CCMBC) has more than 220 churches across Canada in both rural and urban settings of people who seek to follow Jesus. Its mission is to cultivate a community and culture of healthy disciple-making churches and ministries, faithfully joining Jesus in his mission.
CCMBC exists to resource its churches through partnerships with six provincial conferences, located in Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia. It also has established national agencies: MB Seminary, CCMBC Legacy Fund, and, in partnership with USMB, Multiply. CCMBC also provides services and resources through the Centre for MB Studies and Kindred Productions.
New churches are being welcomed into CCMBC every year, like Road 316 in Winnipeg, Man. This Russian-Ukrainian church plant started in December 2024 and seeks to reach the 4,000 to 5,000 new Ukrainians who have recently settled in Winnipeg because of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Many of these newcomers are looking for ways to integrate into Canadian culture, learn English and find community.
In partnership with Eastview Community Church, Road 316 hosts an English conversation class, followed by a fellowship time and worship service. Please pray for Road 316’s leaders Denis and Albina Nikitin as they shepherd this ministry, and for its congregation members, many of whom are affected by the trauma of war. Pray that God will continue to use Road 316 to bring the peace and hope of Jesus to all who participate in its ministry.
Many churches across Canada are also discovering their unique purpose in their neighborhoods, such as The Gathering in Ottawa, Ontario. After much prayer and information-gathering, the church launched The Community Table, a food distribution ministry, despite not owning their own building and being in a seemingly affluent suburban neighborhood.
After starting this ministry a year ago, The Community Table has grown to serve 50 households every month. Please pray for The Community Table as its ministry continues to grow. Pray that its practical needs would be met and that those accessing services would not only receive food but also the kindness and love of Jesus.
Thank you for supporting the ministries of CCMBC. You can learn more about the MB story in Canada by subscribing to the MB Herald (www.mbherald.com).
Did you know?
- Canada is the second-largest country in the world, with 9.98 million square kilometers.
- Canadian James Naismith created basketball in 1891. The first game of basketball used a soccer ball and two peach baskets as equipment.
- Canada boasts the world’s largest moose population, in excess of 1 million.
This article has been posted by Christian Leader staff. The Christian Leader is the magazine of U.S. Mennonite Brethren.
