Why MB? This key question was addressed by Kristal Toews at the national EQUIP Conference in October. This was one of two plenary sessions that Ryan Jantzi and many others found to be particularly inspiring.

Kristal is a pastor with Northview Church in Abbotsford, BC and a member of the CCMBC National Faith and Life Team.

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Why Church? This key question is addressed by Ken Esau, CCMBC National Faith & Life Director at the national EQUIP Conference in October. This was one of two plenary sessions that Ryan Jantzi and many others found to be particular inspiring.

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Join Rob Patterson, Lead Pastor with Scott Street Church in St. Catharines, as we discuss what a church culture of service looks like. Rob is a pastor who deeply values presence among the people God has called him to shepherd. He shares from over three decades of experience leading among God's people.

Grab a copy of ⁠A Church Called Tov ⁠and follow the conversation with various contributors at our ⁠ONMB Blog⁠.

Recommended Resource:

Every Moment Holy, Vol. III: The Work of the People

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The ONMB Board has appointed Trevor Seath as our new Executive Director! Trevor will start this role on January 22, 2024.

Listen in to hear Trevor's heart, how God has led Trevor to this point and the gifting, experiences and vision he brings to leading ONMB.

Trevor has been closely connected to ONMB for many years now, most recently through his work with C2C Collective. Trevor is a credentialed leader with ONMB and has served as a church planting coach, confidant, friend, and spiritual leader to many across our province. Trevor brings a passion for raising up disciples who make disciples and a strategic vision born out of over two decades of ministry leadership in the local church, church plants, and diverse missional expressions.

Episode Links

Official ONMB Announcement

Ch. 1 Review of 'Church Called Tov' with Trevor Seath and Jordan Duerrstein - April 26, 2023

Join Derek Klumpenhouwer, Pastor with WMB Church as we discuss how to nurture cultures of justice across our churches. Derek is clearly passionate about the fullness of God's good presence being manifest among his Bride.

Grab a copy of A Church Called Tov and follow the conversation with various contributors at our ONMB Blog.

Recommended Resources:

The Great De-Churching by Jim Davis and Michael Graham

The Rise & Fall of Mars Hill: Bonus Episode with Tim Keller

Dream with Me by John M. Perkins

Black and White Bible, Black and Blue Wife by Ruth A. Tucker

Join Ken Esau, National Faith and Life Director with CCMBC as we discuss how to nurture cultures of truth in our churches. Ken also offers a nuanced perspective on Ch. 9, reminding us that the motivations of parties pursuing truth aren't always known to others and even themselves. It's a rich conversation!

Grab a copy of ⁠A Church Called Tov⁠ and follow the conversation with various contributors at our ⁠ONMB Blog⁠.

Recommended Resources:

Ken's Q&R Corner in the MB Herald

Ken's Ch. 9 Post with the ONMB Blog

Ken's EQUIP Address: Why Church?

John Mark Comer Teaching Podcast

Join Michelle Knowles as we discuss how churches can avoid "institution creep", keeping the shepherding of people as the focus. Michelle serves as the ONMB Board Chair and is a pastor of Adult Ministries with WMB Church in Kitchener-Waterloo.

Grab a copy of A Church Called Tov and follow the conversation with various contributors at our ONMB Blog.

Recommended Resources:

Sermon on the Mount: The Story of God Bible Commentary by Scot McKnight

Church of Us vs. Them by David Fitch

River Dwellers by Rob Reimer

Join Derek Klumpenhouwer of WMB Church and Jordan Duerrstein of Scott Street Church as we discuss how to nurture grace in our churches. We long to be communities that mutually give and receive the gifts of God.

Grab a copy of A Church Called Tov and follow the conversation with various contributors at our ONMB Blog.

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Why do narcissism and 'power through fear' dynamics take root in some church contexts? How can we identify these dynamics? How can we mitigate them? How can we form cultures of goodness across our churches? Join Connie Maier and Ryan Jantzi to discuss Chapter 2, Early Warning Signs of a Toxic Church Culture.

Connie is a Pastor of Outreach and Implementation with Glencairn Church in Kitchener.

Grab a copy of A Church Called Tov and follow the conversation with various contributors at our ONMB Blog. 

Recommended Resources:

The Blue Parakeet: Rethinking How You Read the Bible by Scot McKnight

Tyndale Association of Spiritual Directors

Spiritual Direction with Sarah Patterson - The Jesus Stories Podcast

How do we foster cultures of goodness across our ONMB leaders and churches? This is the question we'll be asking throughout 2023 as we engage in A Church Called Tov by Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer.

Join Ryan Jantzi in this discussion of Chapter 1 with Jordan Duerrstein of Scott Street MB Church and Trevor Seath of C2C Collective. Together we'll consider how neither goodness nor abuses of power rise and fall with singular leaders. Rather, they are collectively formed by the people across that church culture.

Grab a copy of A Church Called Tov and follow the conversation with various contributors at our ONMB Blog.

Recommended Resources:

Sacred Trust: Fostering Safe Spaces in Congregations

MCC Abuse Response and Prevention

Theology in the Raw: A Raw Conversation About Modesty and Purity Culture

You Are What You Love by James K. A. Smith