Investing in Disciples
Ready to take the next step?
The SKMB Developmental Leadership Team (DLT) supports active members of SKMB 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
Four $250 - $500 bursaries available depending of FT equivalence
- College (eg. CMU, CBC, Horizon)
- Seminary (eg. MBBS, Briercrest, Horizon)
2. Non-Accredited Mennonite Brethren Programs
Four $250 - $500 bursaries available depending on FT equivalency
- Thrive Discipleship
- Camp Leadership Training
- MB Missions Initiatives
3. Local Church Discipleship Initiatives
Four $100 bursaries available
- Workshops
- Retreats
Application form (PDF) – Bursary Application
Bursary Award Guidelines
1. What Kind of Internship?
- Accredited Theological and Ministry Education
- Non-Accredited Mennonite Brethren Programs
- Local SKMB Church Discipleship or leadership training Initiative
2. Internship Length
- Less than 4 months - $750 bursary ($500 if less than 10 hours per week)
- 4 - 6 months - $1250 bursary ($625 if less than 10 hours per week)
- Greater than 6 months - $1500 bursary ($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 SLT bursary must complete an application and provide requested supporting documents. Applications may also be interviewed by a member of the DLT.
- Application Deadlines
No internship application 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.
- Applicants who are not members but are active participants of a SKMB church must submit a written testimony of their Christian faith and an explanation as to shy they have chosen not be baptized or become members of a SKMB church.
- DLT may take into consideration financial need and is limited by available funds. The DLT can make 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
Recent News
Sep 13, 2021
General
The Future Church podcast
One of my favourite things to do as a pastor is to learn from other pastors and church leaders. I love discussing ministry philosophy, what they have seen work in the ministries they lead. I love hearing about the risks they are taking, and things they have learned from failures they have experienced. I usually leave those conversations with a few insights that I begin to think through and apply to my ministry context.
Sep 13, 2021
General
What If Zebedee Said, “No”
Lately, I find myself thinking about Zebedee. A minor New Testament character, Zebedee appears only when James and John abandon him and his hired hands on his fishing boat as they leave to follow Jesus (Mark 1:19-20). Zebedee never shows up again, though his name recurs repeatedly in association both with James and John and with their mother, his wife, Salome (Mark 15:40).
Sep 11, 2021
CCMBC News
Equip Mini 2021
In preparation for EQUIP 2022: Ecclesia, the MB Church of Canada is hosting EQUIP Mini – a virtual event where we will hear from EQUIP 2022 keynote speaker, Dr. David Fitch. Held over two days, David will lead us through three 90-minute sessions on engaging in healthy conversations around difficult topics in the church.