A Pilgrimage of Faith: The Mennonite Brethren Church in Russia and North America, 1860-1990It is now [1990] one hundred and thirty years since the birth of the Mennonite Brethren Church and therefore time for someone in that church to take a backward glance to see how things have developed. Who better to do this John B. Toews. His life spans well over half of those years and he has experienced much of what he writes. "JB" as he is affectionately known by both students and colleagues is a patriarchal figure in the Mennonite Brethren Church. Born in Ukraine, the Russian Revolution and its aftermath were the crucible that shaped his youth and young adult years. After studying in Western Europe, Toews immigrated to Canada in the late 1920s. Much of his life has been in Mennonite Brethren educational institutions in Canada and the United States. During ten years as Executive Secretary of the Mennonite Brethren Board of Missions he traveled widely and came to know Mennonite Brethren people around the world. In between educational and mission administrative responsibilities he pastored in Kansas and California. After retiring from the presidency of the Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary he became the founding Director of the Historical Commission of the Mennonite Brethren Church.
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... Board of Reference and Coun- sel assumed this task . The admonition of 1 Timothy 5 : 17-18 to recognize the el- ders who rule well , to count them of double honor , especially those who labor in the Word and doctrine , received strong ...
... Board , and received his training at the Missionshaus at Barmen , Germany , a school with Pietist roots.13 Eduard Wüst , the Pietist pastor from Germany , fanned the spiritual renewal in South Russia into a flame . " Either - Or " was ...
... Board of Foreign Missions their recommendations for the work in their respective fields and give detailed information con- cerning the needs and the conditions . Provisions for the work are then made as far as possible on the basis of ...
... Board of Missions and Services I had an unforgettable experience when visiting the Africa field shortly before Aaron Janzen came home because of failing health and advancing years . One night , while staying in a tent in the heart of ...
... board . Kissing his child goodbye , Voth en- tered the train , sat down and buried his face in his hands . His brother , Heinrich S. Voth , who was to accompany him as far as Kansas City , sat silent at his side . Suddenly , overcome by ...