2008-05-20 issue:
Changing congregations OK
by Joyce Hunsberger, Telford, Pa.Anna Groff presented six valid reasons in her editorial why young adults leave the church, “Some Young Adults Stay, Some Go” (April 15). I was grateful that no criticism or judgement was implied. It saddens me that the same freedom is not extended to those Mennonites choosing to change congregations within the Mennonite church. Let us not become possessive of our members, but rather free them to find God in whatever setting meets their spiritual needs. It’s not a competition. It’s a way to Jesus.
Associated Issue: Evangelism - April 15, 2008
Associated Article: Some young adults stay, some go
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