The Christian Leader Index Volume 2: 1952-1959 Compiled by Lois Hiebert Edited by Peggy Goertzen Center for Mennonite Brethren Studies Hillsboro, Kansas 2008 THE CHRISTIAN LEADER INDEX Volume 2: 1952-1959 Copyright © 2008 by Center for Mennonite Brethren Studies Tabor College 400 S. Jefferson Hillsboro, KS 67063 Printed in the United States of America Distributed by publisher. Computer formatting by David Buller ISBN 1-877941-07-7 Table of Contents Preface ........................................................ Publisher's Foreword ...................................................... iv History of Tile Cllristian Leader 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 v Guidelines for the use of the index 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 v Index ..................................................................... 1 PREFACE The Christian Leader was the first Mennonite Brethren conference periodical in the English language. It began as a publication for the young people of the Mennonite Brethren church, in response to a resolution of the Mennonite Brethren General Conference the fall of 1936. Editor P. H. Berg clearly verbalized this intention in his initial editorial, "The purpose and aim of this paper is to aid in bringing Christian youth into closer fellowship with God, to deepen its inner life and train for Christian service and leadership. Another aim is to acquaint our Christian youth with the functioning of our church and conferences." The first issue appeared in April of 1937. Described as "a Christian monthly journal, English organ of the Conference of the Mennonite Brethren Church of North America, devoted to the interests of the young people and the cause of Christ in general," The Christian Leader was published by the Mennonite Brethren Publishing House at Hillsboro, Kansas, under the direction of the Youth Committee. Subscription price began at 5 cents per copy or 50 cents per year. The early issues measured 6 by 9 inches, and contained 32 pages. In March 1943 the format was changed to a publication of 16 pages, measuring 8 Y2 by 11 inches. After nine years of publication, The Christian Leader began to appear semi-monthly, beginning with the April 1946 issue. At this time, an elevated subscription price of $1.50 per year was announced. Renewed appeals were made to "every Christian Fellowship organization to sponsor subscription campaigns and introduce this paper to the many homes who do not read it now." The Christian Leader continued under the management of the Youth Committee until 1951, when it became the official organ ofthe General Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches. As the official General Conference periodical, it seemed that this publication might also serve to meet the needs of the Canadian constituency. As time passed, however, it became apparent that there was only limited appeal to the Canadian Mennonite Brethren and limited coverage of news pertaining to Canadian MB congregations and ministries. In January of 1994 The Christian Leader returned to a monthly publication schedule. The current subscription rate within the United States is $18.00 a year, $30.00 for Canada, and $50.00 for all other countries. Eight individuals have served as editor of The Christian Leader. Orlando Harms served a term of twenty-two years. Wally Kroeker served nineteen years, and J. W. Vogt and Don Ratzlaff each served thirteen years. The chronology is as follows: Peter H. Berg, editor, April 1937- December 1939 J. W. Vogt, editor, January 1940-September 1953 P. H. Berg, acting editor, October 1953- January 1954 Orlando Harms, editor, January 1954- September 1976 Wally Kroeker, editor, September 1976- August 1985 Don Ratzlaff, editor, August 1985- August 1998 Connie Faber, interim editor, September 1998-November 1998 Carmen Andres, editor, December 1998-May 2003 Connie Faber, interim editor, June 2003-May 2004 Connie Faber, editor, June 2004-present The current editor, Connie Faber, began as assistant editor under Don Ratzlaff, continued as assistant editor under Carmen Andres, and became associate editor of The Christian Leader in June 1999. Myra Holmes, the current assistant editor, began in that role September 2005. The Christian Leader contains devotional articles, missionary reports, peace and voluntary service notes, educational articles, and congregational reports from across the United States and Canada. Inspired by the value of previous indices to the Mennonitische Rundschau and the Zionsbote, this index was created in order to make the information contained in these reports and articles accessible to those researchers of Mennonite Brethren life, history and thought. This volume contains a subject and author index for those issues of The Christian Leader published from 1952 through 1959. The index attempts as much as possible to follow the subject categories suggested by the material itself This has given rise to numerous internal categories. Cross-references are used only for clarification. Precise subject headings were assigned by the late Georgina Johnson, archivist/librarian of Tabor College. Data entry was completed by Lois Hiebert. The center is most grateful to Lois Hiebert for her service in the completion of this project. Peggy Goertzen, Director Center for Mennonite Brethren Studies Tabor College Hillsboro, Kansas 67063 December 2008 11 GUIDELINES FOR USE OF INDEX GENERAL ARRANGEMENT The data under general subject headings is arranged alphabetically in bold font by the topic or the name of author. The author's name is listed on the first line, with the last name and then first name or initials. The text determined the spelling of an individual's name for this index, often resulting in multiple variants, i.e. initials, full name or misspelling. It was assumed that when articles in the Christian Leader were signed only by initials, these initials referred to the author and were arranged accordingly in alphabetical fashion. The second line and subsequent lines are indented slightly and begin with the title of the article in italics, followed by date of the issue and page number. If an article is part of a series, two or more articles with the same title may appear but with successive dates of issue. SPECIFIC CATEGORIES MB congregational reports from specific localities are listed under the country, followed by state or province, i.e. "US--Kansas" or "Canada--Alberta." Each congregation or locality is listed alphabetically under each province or state, which in turn is arranged alphabetically under the name of the country. These reports contain extensive information pertaining to specific localities in which a congregation is located and often contain data pertaining to baptisms, ordinations, festivals, funerals, etc. The bulk of the MB missionary reports have been listed alphabetically by country and specific locality under the heading "Missions, Foreign." A few reports, by virtue of their content, have been listed more specifically, i.e. "Missions--Indians--Canada." Reports regarding Mennonite Central Committee and its various projects in various countries are indexed by the category of work, i.e. "Relief work" or "Peace section," as well as by country. Reports pertaining to Civilian Public Service ministries, such as camps and mental health programs, are listed alphabetically by state and type of ministry. Educational reports are indexed under the subject heading of "Schools," followed by the country and specific locality, arranged alphabetically. For instance, Com Bible Academy would be listed alphabetically under "Schools - USA - Oklahoma." Inspirational pieces and poems have been included in the index, to reflect what materials were considered noteworthy enough to include in such a denominational publication. Biblical references included in devotional articles have not been indexed. Biblical III characters as subjects oflessons or devotionals have been listed under "Bible--Biography." Literature recommended to the MB constituency was indexed under the subject heading "Books--Reviews," which includes title, author of the book, followed by the CL issue in which the review appears. Books with no author given are listed alphabetically by title. All death notices and funeral reports are listed alphabetically by the name of the deceased under the subject heading of "Obituaries," followed by the place of occurrence, and date of CL issue and page number. References to weddings among the MB constituency are listed alphabetically under the subject heading "Weddings" by both the name of the bride and bridegroom, followed by the location of the ceremony, and the date of issue and page. References to anniversaries are listed in similar fashion alphabetically under that subject heading, by the name of the husband only. Baptisms occurring within our MB conference have been indexed under the subject heading "Baptisms" followed by the state or province of occurrence. Ordinations of MB pastors and missionaries have been indexed alphabetically by the name of the person being ordained and the place of occurrence, followed by the date of issue and page number. SUBJECT CATEGORY ADDITIONS to Volume II Births Clergy--Installations and Resignations Evangelistic work--Location and minister if indicated Letters to the Editor Missionaries Assignment--Location and missionary Voluntary Service--State TECHNOLOGY The Christian Leader index program for Volume II was prepared by David Buller of Ulysses, Kansas, using a program written in Microsoft Access 97. With the implementation of Visual Basic for Applications code, Microsoft Access 97 is able to manipulate the integrated queries and reports to formulate the finished index published here. IV Christian Leader Index ?, Manja Mexico [Mrs. David H. Toews] Attempts to raise wheat in Experiences ... behind the Iron 1 October, 1955;7 Volendam Colony, Paraguay have Curtain Missionary mother, 4 children, 7 been successful 11 February,1958;10 natives killed in accident 16 December,1958;11 ?, Sonja 1 July,1955;7 Experimental farm in Paraguay Experiences ..