Reaching Beyond the Mennonite Comfort Zone

Exploring From the Inside Out

by Will Schirmer
2003
Paper
Pages: 172
ISBN: 1-931038-15-5
Price: $14.95; in Canada $21.95

Co-published with Cascadia Publishing House

Published in association with MRN Ministry Resources.

"In ten short, easy-to-read chapters, Will Schirmer holds a mirror up to Mennonite congregations. With a loving spirit, he helps us see how some of our cherished traditions and unexamined assumptions create barriers for persons who wish to become part of us."
—Sue C. Steiner, Lead Minister, Waterloo (Ont.) North Mennonite Church

"In clear and forthright language—enlivened with numerous examples—Schirmer challenges Mennonite congregations to reach beyond their 'comfort zones' in welcoming newcomers into the church. His vision is a Mennonite church in the 21st century that is missional at its very core."
—John D. Roth, in the Foreword

About the Author

Will Schirmer was introduced to the Mennonite church and joined because of the strong Christian values and character witness he observed. For 20 years Schirmer, now a technical writer for a software firm, has contributed to Mennonite publications.

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