October 28, 2023

We invite you to the National Assembly (formerly Gathering) as either a church delegate, member organization delegate or guest.

This year we are splitting the National Assembly into two parts: A June 8 AGM and a hybrid gathering on October 28. 

 

Delegate registration closes October October 25 at midnight.
Guest registration closes October 27

In-person Registration

Online Registration

Registration is required to receive a link for this event.

PLEASE NOTE: Registration of delegates MUST be completed by churches.

Welcome, 2023 Delegates and Guests!

Over the past few decades, our National Family has gathered annually to review our progress and work through reports from our leaders and agencies. We refresh our goals, celebrate, pray together, and make important decisions. Due to the challenges of meeting in person over the past few years, we have transitioned to online gatherings. The Executive Board has used this opportunity to reconsider how we meet and make decisions. They propose moving to two national gatherings per year – our June AGM (2 hours online) for audited statements and election of new directors, and our National Assembly at our Equip fall event (4 hours in person) for strategic planning, future direction, by-law changes, Confession of Faith development, and approval of our next year’s budget.

Welcome to our AGM! We are excited to strengthen our sense of community within our national MB family, especially since we have recently faced challenges meeting in person.

Cam Stuart,

Interim CCMBC Executive Board Moderator

We have a handbook available for download, including all reports, motions, and budget documents.

2023 Notice of Motions

You can access a comprehensive list of 2023 motions along with detailed summaries and related documents.

2023 Nominee Profiles

Learn more about our 2023 board nominees by visiting the nominee page.

Nominee Profiles

Read profiles of all 2022 nominees to MB Church and extended family boards and committees. 2023 nominees coming soon.

What is a Delegate?

CCMBC is asking churches to register their delegate groups. Find out how one qualifies as a National Assembly delegate, what the registration process looks like, and what information you will need to proceed by visiting our "What is a delegate?" information page.

Frequently Asked Questions

The National Assembly is made up of Member Organizations (Executive Board, National Faith & Life Team, National Ministry Team, provincial boards, and agency boards – Multiply and MB Seminary), and church delegates representing Member Churches.

 

Guests representing Anabaptist organizations and schools such as ICOMB, MCC, MDS, Mennonite World Conference, Columbia Bible College, Canadian Mennonite University, Steinbach Bible College, ETEQ, etc. are welcome to attend.

Guests can register for the National Assembly here: http://na.mennonitebrethren.ca

 

Church delegates will be registered by the church’s administration using the group registration option found here: http://na.mennonitebrethren.ca  

If you are unsure if you are a delegate or if you are interested in being a delegate representing your church, please connect with your pastoral or administrative staff.

Each church delegate will need to provide their church staff with the following information:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Church role (Pastor, moderator, board member, lay leader, etc.)
  • Delegate’s attendance (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or all 3 days)
  • If attending the Thursday breakout sessions, delegates need to select two session choices
    • Collaborative Unified Strategic Plan
    • Bylaws
    • Confession of Faith – Article 8 and Credentialing
    • Finances

Member organizations and boards will be registered by their moderators using the group registration option found here: http://na.mennonitebrethren.ca

 

Each member organization delegate will need to provide their moderator/lead staff member with the following information:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Church role (Pastor, moderator, board member, lay leader, etc.)
  • Delegate’s attendance (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or all 3 days)
  • If attending the Thursday breakout sessions, delegates need to select two session choices
    • Collaborative Unified Strategic Plan
    • Bylaws
    • Confession of Faith – Article 8 and Credentialing
    • Finances

Each delegate representing a Member Church must be:

  • Over the age of 18
  • A member in good standing within the church
  • Approved by the church membership or governing body of the church

Each Member Organization in good standing shall be entitled to be represented at the National
Assembly by delegates with a maximum of twelve delegates. Each delegate representing a Member Organization must be:

  • 18 years of age or older
  • A member in good standing of a Member Church.
  • Executive Board members have a vote at the National Council by virtue of their position as Executive Board members. National Ministry Team members have a vote at the National Council by virtue of their position as National Ministry Team members. National Faith and Life Team members have a vote at the National Council by virtue of their positions as National Faith and Life Team members.
    If a person holds positions on multiple boards or teams, they have only one vote at a National Assembly and National Council.

    View “What is a delegate”  Resource (PDF)

Voting will take place using an online platform. Specific voting information will be emailed to all delegates prior to the National Assembly. Please watch your email for this information approximately one week prior to the National Assembly.

Workshop sessions are open to all guests and delegates registered for the National Assembly. Each attendee will be able to choose two breakout sessions to attend on Thursday, June 10. Your two selections are made during the registration process. The breakout sessions available to choose from are:

  • Collaborative Unified Strategic Plan
  • Bylaws
  • Confession of Faith – Article 8 and Credentialing
  • Finances