Conference Executive Council of LMC The Conference Executive Council (CEC) of LMC is actively exploring the role of governance in furthering the mission of a Spirit-led movement. Along with the Bishop Elder Team, CEC is dedicated to examining and developing a governance structure that meets LMC’s present needs and ensures its effectiveness for years to come. The current officers serving on the council are Bishops Alvin C. Motley, Chair; Daryl… Read More
EMM Chapel at HUB450 April 30, 2024, was a day to remember at EMM and LMC. During a morning Chapel service, Bishop Keith Blank ordained Lorri Bentch, EMM Mission Director. The ceremony was filled with beauty, meaning, and inspiration as Lorri reflected on God’s presence throughout her life and ministry. All were uplifted by the anointed prayers and fellowship.
Mennonite Children’s Choir of Lancaster The Mennonite Children’s Choir of Lancaster places great importance on fostering a sense of community amongst its members. As part of their annual activities, the MCCL choirs participate in local tour days every spring. On April 4, 2024, they held a special chapel at Eastern Mennonite Missions and LMC during their walking tour in Lancaster City. The event was attended by around 60-70 middle and… Read More
STEP Graduation Fifteen students, along with their family and friends, celebrated their graduation from STEP on May 18, 2024, at Byerland Mennonite Church. As the graduating class speaker, William Higgins, instructor of the STEP program and LMC theology teacher, called the students to a life-long commitment to being an apprentice of Jesus: being with him, learning from him, and then putting this into practice. To learn more… Read More
New Bishop Orientation On Monday, February 12, 2024, LMC held a newly appointed Bishop Orientation. The all-day event focused on welcoming new bishops and reflecting on their experiences. LMC & EMM staff spoke about various topics, including the Bishop role, movement and APEST function, the vision of Intercultural Leadership Ministry, EMM and Karios, social trends Intersecting with Anabaptist Theology and credentialing.
Bishop Transition Stephen Weaver recently retired as Bishop of the LanChester, New Danville, Willow Street-Strasburg Districts, where he served from 2015-2023. Three new Bishops were appointed to serve as a team. They will primarily relate to the leaders and congregations: Bishop Mark Wenger, LanChester District; Bishop Mike Clemmer, New Danville District; and Bishop John Drouillard, Willow Street Strasburg District. Bishop J. Allen Lehman recently retired as Bishop… Read More
Many were blessed! Sunday, January 21, 2024, Village Chapel in New Holland, Pa. held a day of appreciation for Jeff Horst as he retired after 35 years of service as pastor. Jeff was licensed as a pastor in May of 1988 and had the longest tenure of pastoral service of any district leader since then. The Chapel members, his family, and others gathered to celebrate a man with… Read More
Pausing Celebration of Church Life 2024 God is moving and accomplishing much among us here at LMC – including growth in the number of congregations, ethnic diversity, and locations across the United States and beyond. To that end, the Conference Executive Council and the Board of Bishops decided that LMC will not hold a conference-wide CCL event in 2024. A team has been commissioned to review the purpose and goals of… Read More
CIES-Cuba Annual Assembly From February 15 to February 21, 2024, Supervisor Samuel Lopez, Supervisor Hugo Garcia, Bishop Brian Martin, and Pastor Lynn Shertzer traveled to Cuba to participate in the CIES-Cuba Annual Leadership Assembly. Samuel Lopez serves as Supervisor of the 51 congregations in the Distrito del Concilio de Iglesias Evangélicas (CIES), which includes nine congregations in Cuba.