Introduction
Orients visitors to the perspective of the article writer, and the scope of the series.
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Blessed Assurance Part 2
I wrote a lot about John Wesley (1703-1791) and his theology of assurance in EMCC History, “Blessed Assurance Part 1.” But the forebears of the Missionary Churches and the EMCC in the 19th century did not learn of Wesley’s teaching… Continue reading
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Blessed Assurance Part 1
Fanny Crosby wrote the gospel song that began, “Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine…”1 Although she attended many churches in her lifetime, Frances Crosby van Alstyne was usually a member of Methodist congregations. The gospel song was written to a melody… Continue reading
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UFO Politician: Preacher Beniah Baer Bowman
Mennonites in the 19th century were leery of politics and discouraged their members from participating in political parties, or standing for election. In the Mennonite Brethren in Christ Church, there was no hard rule about it; members did get involved… Continue reading
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Women Preachers in the MBiC Part 2: Edith Abbott
Forgotten Women Preachers series According to my reckoning, 133 women in Ontario were recognized by the Canada/Ontario Conference of the Mennonite Brethren in Christ Church as Christian workers who could evangelize, preach and lead worship from 1885 to 1945.1 Keeping… Continue reading
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Does God Care About the EMCC?
In modern jargon, I am “passionate” about the history of the Missionary Church. That matters nothing, however, if God does not care about this denominational group. The history of the Evangelical Missionary Church of Canada fascinates me, but why should… Continue reading
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