Investing in Disciples
Ready to take the next step?
The SKMB Development Leadership Team (DLT) supports individuals from SKMB churches to engage in leadership development opportunities that will equip us to grow as disciples on mission together.
Bursary Award Guidelines
1. Accredited Theological and Ministry Education
Bursaries of up to $750 available (depending on full-time equivalency).
- College (eg. CMU, CBC, Horizon)
- Seminary (eg. MB Seminary Briercrest, Horizon)
2. Non-Accredited Mennonite Brethren Programs
$250 - $500 bursaries available depending on FT equivalency
- Thrive Discipleship
- Camp Leadership Training
- Multiply Initiatives
3. Local Church Discipleship Initiatives
$100 bursaries available
- Workshops
- Retreats
Application form (PDF) – Bursary Application 2024
Internship Support Guidelines
1. What Kind of Internship?
- Accredited Theological and Ministry Education
- Non-Accredited Mennonite Brethren Programs
- Local SKMB church discipleship or leadership training initiatives
2. Internship Length
- Less than 4 months - $750 financial support ($500 if less than 10 hours per week)
- 4 - 6 months - $1250 financial support ($625 if less than 10 hours per week)
- Greater than 6 months - $1500 financial support ($750 if less than 10 hours per week)
Award Criteria
- Bursaries are available to active participants in the life and ministry of a SKMB church.
- Applicants interested in receiving a bursary must complete an application and provide requested supporting documents. Applicants may also be interviewed by a member of the LDT.
- No internship applications will be processed between January 15 and March 15.
- An applicant may apply for one bursary per year.
- Applicants will receive notification regarding their bursary application within a month of its submission. Internship applications normally involve more time to process.
- Burseries and internship financial support is subject to available funds.
- LDT may take into consideration financial need of the applicant. The LDT can alsomake exceptions to guidelines in unique circumstances if the mission of SKMB is served best by doing so.
- Concerning church internships, there is a strong expectation that the SKMB internship award will at minimum be matched by the respective church.
Application form (PDF) – Internship Application 2024
Application Form (PDF) - Bursary and Internship Application 2024
Recent News
Mar 13, 2024
CCMBC News
Pastors Credentialing Orientation
An equipping and orientation event for all pastors in an MB church in Canada. PCO is a National Faith and Life Team event, supported by MB Seminary faculty and Canadian Conference staff. It is for those who are new to ministry within the Mennonite Brethren conference and for others who are seeking a refresher on Mennonite Brethren history, theology and resources.
Attendance and completion of Pastors Credentialing Orientation is a requirement for pastoral credentialing through the pastor’s respective provincial conference.
Feb 26, 2024
General
Celebrating 112 Years Of Kingdom Work
The final worship service for Blaine Lake Gospel Chapel
February 25, 2024
Director of Ministry’s message to the church
Feb 12, 2024
General
Welcome to SKMB
Matt and Dawn Ewert are excited to join Forest Grove Church as Matt takes the role of Lead Pastor.