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African-American Mennonites: 100 years in the Mennonite Church

Did you know that the moderator of the Mennonite Church is African-American? African-Americans have been significant leaders in the Mennonite Church in the last
half-century, and have been recognized as brothers and sisters in the faith for the last century.

Dwight McFadden, Jr. was commissioned moderator of the Mennonite Church at Orlando '97, the denomination's bienniel General Assembly, July 29-August 2, 1997 in Orlando, Florida.

Robert and May Elizabeth Carter and son, Cloyd, became members of the Lauver Mennonite Church, April 21, 1897

James Lark, first black Mennonite minister, ordained 1945, bishop 1954

Missionary Guide, April 1997, (Illlinois Menn. Conference)

1968 A group of white pastors began challenging mission boards to become more involved in urban ministry.

1969 The "Black Manifesto" was organized, called for reparations

? Compassion Fund

? Urban Racial Council

? Minority Ministries Education Program

1970 Job description for director of MMEP

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Last updated 7 September 1999