A History of the Mennonite Brethren Church, Ja Toews

onite Relations Chapter 8. In the Shadow of Death 106 The World War and the Bolshevik Revolution — The Great Famine and American Relief — Spiritual Revival and Missionary Outreach — Continued Oppression and Mass Exodus — The End of an Era Chapter 9. The Powers of Death Have Not Prevailed 124 Mennonites in Soviet Perspective — Mennonite Brethren and Baptists xix XX HISTORY OF THE MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH PART II - THE MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH IN NORTH AMERICA Chapter 10. Mennonite Brethren Come to the United States 129 Mennonite Brethren: Pioneers on the American Plains — From Original Settlements to New Frontiers Chapter 11. Mennonite Brethren Come to Canada 152 Early Congregations in Manitoba — Early Congregations in Saskatchewan — Expansion and Growth through Immigration — Mennonite Brethren Come to Alberta — Mennonite Brethren Come to British Columbia — Mennonite Brethren Come to On- tario — Mennonite Brethren Come to Quebec Chapter 12. The Krimmer Mennonite Brethren Come to North America 176 Historical Origin in the Crimea — A New Beginning in Kansas — Expansion into Other Areas —Conservatism in Christian Life- style — Involvement in Home Missions — Involvement in Foreign Missions — Involvement in Christian Education — Mov- ing Toward Merger Chapter 13. Organization for United Action 194 Conference Beginnings and Centralization (1879-1909) — Con- tinued Expansion and Decentralization (1909-1924) — A Changing Constituency and Polarization (1924-1954) — Renewed Coopera- tion and Partnership (1954-1972) Chapter 14. Teaching Them to Observe: Christian Education in the Local Church 216 The Sunday School — Youth Work — Christian Camps Chapter 15. Singing the New Song 239 Congregational Singing — Choir Singing — Instrumental Music — Musical Personalities — Significance of Music Chapter 16. Training for Life and Service: Institutional Education in the Mennonite Brethren Church 254 The Concern for Biblical Instruction: The Story of Bible Schools and Christian High Schools — The Demand for Higher Education: the Story of Liberal Arts and Bible Colleges — The Need for Pas- toral Training: The Story of the Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary Chapter 17. Publishing for the Brotherhood 283 Pioneering in Publication Efforts (1884-1906) — Consolidating Publication Efforts (1907-1930) — Changing Publication Needs (1930-1963) — New Era in Publications (since 1963) Chapter 18. Serving with Various Gifts: The Ministry of the Church 302 The Ministry of the Word — The Ministry of Deacons — The Min- istry of Evangelism — The Radio Ministry Chapter 19. Facing Cultural Change 323 From German to English — From Farm to City — From Poverty to Affluence — General Observations CONTENTS Xxi Chapter 20. Giving to Caesar: Perspectives and Problems in Church- State Relations 342 Mennonite Brethren and Political Involvement — Mennonite Brethren and Government Service — Menn