B-Mn / Baptist and Mennonite Theological Conversations

B – Mn

Conversations between 1989-1992

 

August 25, 1988 – McLean, Virginia, USA

“Meeting of BWA and MWC leaders determined to engage in a common search for greater mutual understanding in the hope that we may find new areas of common agreement”

 

MEETINGS:

 

1. May 1989 – St. David’s, Pennsylvania, USA

“The denominational heritage of Mennonites and Baptists worldwide; laying out the future agenda”

2. June 1-4, 1990 – Elkhart, Indiana, USA

“The Dutch connection between the two traditions; biblical interpretation; individualism-community relationships; Christian service; the social gospel and African-American influence on Baptists”

3. May 12-19, 1991 – Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

“The nature of the church, worship, the ordinances/sacraments and evangelism; taking note of convergences and divergences between Baptists and Mennonites”

4. August 1-5, 1992 – Amsterdam, Netherlands

“Review of previous work, preparation of the final draft of the report” – FINAL REPORT — Full-Text

CO-CHAIRMEN:

Prof. William H. Brackney (Baptist)
Rev. Prof. Ross T. Bender (Mennonite)