Parents describe sexual abuse of their daughter
By Anna Groff
A community youth pastor sexually abused Michael and Angela's* daughter during her high school career. The abuser began grooming her (taking action to lower the child's inhibitions in preparation for sexual activity with the child) during her freshman year. The perpetrator was not officially affiliated with any church or ministry in the area and he was not a member of their church. At the Mennonite Church USA convention in Phoenix, Michael and Angela shared their horrific story at a seminar on childhood sexual abuse and gave advice on how to prevent abuse in communities and churches ... Read more ...
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Phoenix 2013 reflection: Musings from the desert
By Wilmer Villacorta  Phoenix 2013 was a unique gathering I had never thought of attending. Being among mostly European descent folk made feel out of place. However, there were many areas that affirmed some of the ideas I have been wrestling with for the past five years ... Read more ...
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College Corner: Write on Sports camp at Goshen College introduces middle schoolers to journalism
By Lauren Stoltzfus for Goshen College
Ten rising middle schoolers from the Goshen area are blending a love of sports with a love of journalism by participating in Goshen (Ind.) College's Write on Sports camp from July 8-19, 2013 ... Read more ... Photo: Participants in the Write on Sports camp at Goshen College run a practice lap with Goshen marathoner Justin Gillete. Gillette is ranked fifth in the world in marathon wins. Photo by Brian Yoder Schlabach.
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