Status
The confession of faith of the Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (held in common with the US Conference) reveals the churches accept God in three persons; the divinity, humanity, virgin birth, atonement, resurrection, ascension, and return of Jesus; the Bible as the inspired word of God; the fall of humankind and salvation through the atoning work of Christ; the Lord's Day (Sunday) as a day of worship; and the resurrection of all people, either to eternal punishment or eternal life with God. The Mennonite Brethren Church holds two ordinances — baptism and the Lord's supper. Water baptism by immersion is the mode administered by local congregations, but they may receive on confession of faith persons who have been baptized by other modes. Those baptized as infants must receive baptism from a local Mennonite Brethren congregation on their profession of faith. Believers who have confessed their faith in Jesus Christ and understand the meaning of the Lord's supper are invited to participate, though the Mennonite Brethren believe that baptism should precede participation in the communion service. Mennonite Brethren reject the swearing of oaths, membership in secret societies, and bearing of arms in warfare. The church allows alternative types of service during times of war.
Currently (2010), there are Mennonite Brethren conferences in 19 countries. The largest conferences are located in India and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Offices of the Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches are located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In 2010, the Mennonite Brethren had 240+ congregations in Canada. The Mennonite Brethren support the Fresno Pacific University Biblical Seminary, with campuses in Fresno, California, Langley, British Columbia, and Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Mennonite Brethren Herald is published monthly.
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