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By Menno-lite<\/strong><\/p>\n

The seminary for the Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches is there to equip and educate future pastors, leaders, missionaries, counsellors and teachers for ministry within the Mennonite Brethren constituency. This fall, one of the courses offered by the Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary to equip future pastors and teachers and missionaries is listed on the CMU 2013-14 COURSE TIMETABLE:<\/p>\n

BTS-5960M Being with God in Stillness and Scripture<\/strong> (1.0 credit hour) This course will draw on biblical, historical and experiential resources for developing a conversational relationship with Jesus Christ through the practices of stillness, and `sacred reading\u2019 of Scripture (lectio divina<\/a>). Students will complete several assignments after participating in a one-day workshop. (In 2013 this workshop will be offered in two Ontario locations.)
\nInstructor: Andrew Dyck
\nhttp:\/\/www.mbseminary.ca\/cmu-courses<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Is this really a biblical practice?<\/p>\n

The practice of stillness<\/em> is a spiritual formation term that many Christians are using today to find God\u2019s presence. Click here<\/a> to read more.<\/p>\n

Other Articles From Menno-lite:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Audio Divina and Mennonites <\/a><\/p>\n

Mennonites and Sustainable Development <\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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