Neighbourhood Church (Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada)
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| Neighbourhood Church, Nanaimo, BC Source: D. Giesbrecht |
The Neighbourhood Church in Nanaimo, British Columbia began services in 1981. Frank Durksen is considered the founding leader of the group. The congregation originated through outreach by the British Columbia Conference of the Mennonite Brethren Churches, which it joined in 1983.
In 2010 the congregation's membership was 95 and the average weekly attendance was 200.
Bibliography
Mennonite Brethren Herald (11 March 1983): 15; (17 July 1987): 24; (27 May 1988): 13.
Additional Information
Address: 4951 Rutherford Road, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5N2
Telephone: 604-758-2242
Website: Neighbourhood Church
Denominational Affiliations:
British Columbia Conference of the Mennonite Brethren Churches (1983-present)
Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (1983-present)
General Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (1983-2002)
Neighbourhood Church Ministers
| Minister |
Years |
|---|---|
| Frank H. Durksen |
1981-1985 |
| Lloyd R. Pankratz |
1986-1987 |
| James Toews |
1987-present |
Neighbourhood Church Membership
| Year |
Members |
|---|---|
| 1983 |
10 |
| 1985 | 20 |
| 1994 | 74 |
| 2001 |
90 |
| 2005 |
88 |
| 2010 |
95 |
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