Remember, review and renew
Who doesn’t enjoy a milestone birthday party? The year 2025 is one of those “big” birthdays for Mennonite Brethren. It is the 500th anniversary...
Is church planting worth it?
Is church planting even worth it? This question often races through my mind when I lay my head down at night. At the risk...
Why our lenses matter
Every human sees the world through their own unique and distinct cultural lens. But what does that mean? What is a cultural lens and...
Won’t you be my neighbor
Who is my neighbor? This question comes up in a conversation between Jesus and a certain lawyer, who is trying to justify himself as...
Agents of reconciliation
“The nations spread abroad on the earth.”
In Genesis 10:5 we find the first mention of nations. Here humanity divides into different tribes, living in...
Put on your thinking cap
Parents are faced with more choices than ever regarding their children’s education. There are public schools, coming in the form of neighborhood schools, magnet...
Transforming our minds
An expert in the law asks Jesus to name the greatest commandment. Jesus answers, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and...
The ABCs of partnership
Our team of Butler Church volunteers enthusiastically signed up again this past school year to spend time with first grade students we had never...