MWC's Larry Miller to lead the Global Christian Forum
By Byron Rempel-Burkholder, MWC editor
The Global Christian Forum has appointed Larry Miller to become its first full-time secretary when he completes nearly 22 years as the general secretary of the Mennonite World Conference. Miller will begin officially with the GCF on Jan. 1, 2012, at the same time that César García, MWC's next General Secretary, assumes the position after a time of transition ... Read more ...
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Making a Congo cloth connection
By Nancy Myers In the spring of 2009, Christine Nofsinger spent two weeks in the Democratic Republic of Congo to attend a high school graduation in Kinshasa, the capital. While there, she was blown away by beauty. 
"I fell in love with the colors," she said. "I loved how women dressed" ... Read more ... A woman sells Congo cloth in Kinshasa, DRC. Photo by Tim Lind.
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College Corner: A seminary advocate for 37 years
By Jim Bishop When George R. Brunk III joined the Eastern Mennonite Seminary faculty in 1974, little did he imagine that three short years later he would be named dean. But, in 1977, he was appointed dean of EMS in Harrisonburg, Va., and held that position for 22 years, until 1999 ... Read more ...
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Tim's blog: My favorite photos of the decade, part 1
A year and a half ago in December 2009, I shared the favorite photos I took in the first half of the last decade (2000-2004). Today, I'm foll owing up with my favorite photos from 2006-2011. Those of you who have been reading my blog for the last five years will recognize many of them, but there are 40 previously unpublished photos as well ... Read more ...
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